Senior Space Test Program Systems Engineer - Military Veterans

Overview

Senior Space Test Program Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Albuquerque NM
STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret

The Space Test Program Systems Engineer position provides direct support to the Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power, Space Test Program (STP). The Space Test Program is designated as the executive agent for all DoD R&D experiments and is a tri-service program (Air Force, Navy, and Army) managed from Kirtland AFB, NM and Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. STP manifests DoD R&D experiments that are assessed and prioritized at DoD Space Experiments Review Board (SERB); providing quick access to space for satellites/experiments using small launch vehicles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Masters Degree in technical field.
• Minimum 10+ years experience in system engineering, integration of Research and Development payload, launch and operations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiarity with Space System Command (Formerly Space and Missile Systems Center) space and ground satellite

• Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Advanced-level competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides systems engineering assessments of satellites/experiments using small launch vehicles as part of the Space Experiment Review Board (SERB).
• Perform mission assessments of technical and schedule readiness for satellites.
• Assess risks to/from satellites and to/from the launch vehicle.
• Deliver technical guidance for Space Vehicle design, development, assembly, integration, and test in support of payload, spacecraft and launch vehicle integration.
• Review launch provider Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and related technical documentation to ensure compliance to government policy, customer requirements, and space flight regulations.
• Support launch manifest development as well as apply systems engineering principles to space vehicle development, assembly, testing, and integration
• When launch is necessary, functions as liaison with the Space Operations Center for requesting on-orbit two-line element support for our satellites from launch through the first year on-orbit.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy 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.

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.

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

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