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The Space Mission Integration Department (N113) is seeking an experienced leader and space enterprise systems engineer/architect to be MITRE’s primary interface and technical lead to the Space Systems Command (SSC) as part of our Space Warfighting Division team. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical systems engineering thinking to include expert understanding of space command and control (C2), enterprise architecture, digital engineering/model-based systems engineering, and modern system integration challenges in an agile construct. The candidate should have familiarity with rapid acquisition processes that support the Department of Defense (DoD).
This position is located in Los Angeles where the candidate will serve as the primary interface and trusted advisor to the government for requirements prioritization of advanced space C2 capabilities, collaboration with the Space Domain Awareness (SDA), tactical and operational C2 integration, and help tackle technical and integration challenges in transitioning systems to operational use. The candidate will use their skillset in systems engineering to provide our sponsors with the expertise necessary to deliver resilient, integrated, and critical operational space systems. This is a position that requires frequent sponsor interaction. The candidate will also collaborate with multiple sponsors, project leaders, and a team of multi-disciplined engineers and SMEs.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in systems engineering, space physics, orbital mechanics, or related/equivalent degree and 10 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience
A Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security
Technical depth and leadership in systems engineering, preferably in a subset of the following: space command and control (C2), enterprise architecture, cyber, digital engineering/model-based systems engineering, communications/networking, agile integration approaches, and DoD acquisition programs
Extensive experience in end-to-end system lifecycle development, design, testing, integration, and deployment of operational space systems
Experience in system integration, system-of-systems engineering, horizontally scalable architectures, and operational employment of DoD systems/capabilities
Flexible systems thinker with the ability to quickly deliver results and achieve impactful outcomes
Working and fluent knowledge of enterprise engineering and architecture, system interfaces, command and control systems (both ground and space based)
Knowledgeable and experienced with acquisition lifecycle and process across DoD, Intelligence Community, civil, and commercial agencies
Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of USSF, Field Commands, and various space acquisition organizations
Understanding of space systems and missions across DoD, the Intelligence Community, and civil and commercial agencies
Effective communication skills, collaboration, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
Self-starter
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD in space physics, orbital mechanics, or aerospace engineering
Demonstrated strategic space System-of-Systems thought leader
Experience in space inter-agency (NRO, NGA, MDA, etc.) operations, capabilities, and C2
Knowledge of Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) force design
Understanding of how SSA tasking is performed and associated messages
Previous operational experience with 18 SPCS, NSDC, and/or CSpOC
SDA planning oriented experience as a support function for joint tactical mission execution
Experience with sensor calibration tasking
Understanding of CAVENet/SPADOC architecture and functionality to provide informed algorithm and functionality recommendations and conduct requirement validation & verification through test and exercise
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Secret
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$151,000 – $188,500 – $226,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Onsite
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