Space TS/SCI Mission Operations Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5)

Description

The company builds systems that operate in space, and this role sits in its Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization, part of the Mission and Payload Programs group in Space Systems.

The team delivers optimized product lines across the sector and supports warfighters.

The role is based at Rolling Meadows, IL. Relocation assistance may be available.

Top Secret clearance is required for start. Travel is 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-orbit checkout and operations work.
• Write and validate command sequences and automation scripts.
• Lead fast integration of complex ground software so it is ready for handover to the spacecraft operations end user.
• Quickly build procedures and scripts that use ground software, data inputs, simulators and hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Train ground operators.
• Lead development and SIL checkout of activation procedures.
• Travel up to 50%, in trips of no more than 2 weeks at a time.

Requirements

• Engage with end users and brief technical results to customers, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Staff Engineer Systems level: BS with 12+ years of experience, MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical degree.
• Experience with on-orbit checkout testing, subsystem calibration and payload checkouts.
• Education or experience in signal processing and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in analytical data tools and programming languages such as Python and MATLAB.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Preferred: track record of strong organization and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred: experience with on-orbit checkout testing, subsystem calibration and payload checkouts.
• Preferred: knowledge of the space domain, such as orbital mechanics and remote sensing.
• Preferred: extensive experience with system verification and validation of space systems.
• Preferred: Mission Operations product development or expertise.
• Preferred: experience leading ground software integration for spacecraft operations end users.
• Preferred: integration and test experience with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Preferred: understanding of programmatic and technical dependencies for mission execution. Agile development experience is a plus.
• Preferred: strong RF background, including link budgets, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies and antennas.
• Preferred: previous experience as a SEIT Lead, IPT Lead, Chief Engineer or deputy in those roles.
• Preferred: active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph.

Conditions

Base salary range: $169,000.00 to $253,600.00. This is a general guideline; the final offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.

The company provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal opportunity applies to all candidates.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO.