Scientist, Deputy Chief Engineer – Space Systems

Responsibilities

• Lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
• Lead requirements traceability and develop test plans to cover requirements
• Execute design trades to support technical decisions
• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Lead integration and testing of electro‑optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
• Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
• Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces
• Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
• Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
• Contribute to proposal activities, program planning, guidance, and execution

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Professional experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub‑systems/sub‑components
• Professional experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and Magic Draw
• Professional experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
• Professional experience working with Laser/LADAR system design