Acquisition Program Engineer (Space Systems)

Quick Facts

• Role: Acquisition Program Engineer (Space Systems)
• Focus: Advanced sensing capabilities acquisition and systems engineering in a space systems-of-systems environment

Description

Join Space Systems Command as a General Engineer supporting the development and acquisition of advanced sensing capabilities. In this role, you will lead and support complex engineering projects and studies within established cost, schedule, and performance constraints, focused on advanced sensor acquisition and targeting capabilities. You will translate operational needs into sound technical solutions, resolve integration issues, manage technical risk, and help shape program strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex engineering projects and studies
• Translate operational needs into technical solutions in a system-of-systems environment
• Resolve challenging hardware/software/sensor integration issues
• Manage technical risk
• Evaluate complex problems, develop and assess alternatives, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders
• Manage priorities and resources and coordinate with customers and partner organizations
• Monitor progress and evaluate results
• Use strong written and verbal communication to explain technical concepts, build consensus, and advance solutions

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
• Ability to safeguard classified or sensitive information and files
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (advanced degree preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting acquisition, development, integration, testing, or sustainment of complex space, airborne, sensor, or weapon-system capabilities
• Ability to independently lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Ability to develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and performance objectives
• Ability to assess technical alternatives and recommend options balancing cost, schedule, performance, reliability, supportability, and technical risk

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)
• Additional benefits and details available through the hiring agency