Mission Protection Systems Engineer

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** Mission Protection Systems Engineer
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

K  is seeking a Mission Protection Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness.
* Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems; provides analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered best meet operational needs—near, and long-term.
* Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations.
* Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials.
* Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact.
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* Location:

** On-site
* ** Travel Requirements:
** Minimal
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* Working Hours:

** Standard
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* Required:

*** Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
* Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience;
Master’s Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience.
* Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
* Current knowledge of counter space threats.
* Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations.
* Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP).
* RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process.
* Experience with US Space Force space operations structure.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
* Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
* Quickly crafts briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Represents government and their interests in various forums.
* Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
* Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.
* Polished communicator (written/verbal); impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
** Desired:
*** Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer.
* Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.
** K  Benefits
** K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. (P92)
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