Space Systems Engineer – Mid-Level - TGAB - Astrion

Space Systems Engineer – Mid Level - TGAB

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Mid-Level Space Systems Engineer for the TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting the 45 TS / TGAB.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Peterson AFB, CO

JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL:  20%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Technical BS Degree and 3-10 years of applicable experience.  Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Active Secret clearance is required and must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship.
• Relevant technical experience in one of the following fields: space operations, SATCOM, and MILSATCOM operations.
• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• A current and active Top Secret Security Clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) access is preferred.
• Experience with Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS)
• Experience with Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) SATCOM systems and operations, planning and executing SATCOM systems during degraded/denied environments.
• Experience coordinating with DoD SATCOM operators (i.e. US Space Force, SMDC/ARSTRAT, AFSPC, Army and Navy).
• Knowledge of, or experience with Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) or other DoD operational test agency concepts, procedures and methodologies.
• Knowledge of, or experience with AGILE Software Development and test concepts, procedures and methodologies.
• Some familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Fortran, Java, Python, C/C++), or with software development, most notably service-oriented architecture or web services and computer network protocols.
• Experience related to DOD C4ISR system acquisition, systems engineering, and test engineering.
• Experience interfacing with developmental contractors regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as chat technologies to enhance personal productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical leadership and frequently serves as the technical authority for Department of Defense (DoD) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems to support Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) of the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS), Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES)
• Coordinates with DoD SATCOM community-of-interest to conduct DT&E planning and identifies and schedules available resources.
• Conducts data analysis and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program and system security.
• Assists in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry & exit criteria, and analysis of design constraints, functional capabilities, and metrics.
• Supports AGILE software development and testing in contractor facilities
• Supports DT&E, Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness; identifies deficiencies, verifies compliance with specifications and standards, and assesses stability of various system configurations.
• Supports senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other services, and works closely with developmental contractors.
• Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle.
• Using AGILE Test Methodologies, develops and writes test plan/methods of test, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives and procedures, analysis and review of requirements, test reports, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
• Coordinates schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test results.
• Provides on-site test support with developmental contractors with regular developmental test activities in contractor labs and facilities.
• Travels up to 20% of time to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations (OCONUS and CONUS). 

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $115,000 USD - $130,000 USD annually. 

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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