Space Vehicle Engineer

Description

Company:

The company Company

The company Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Space Vehicle Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

This position will be responsible for health and safety of space vehicles (SV), subsystem analysis, and implementation and verification of specific products loaded to the Space Vehicle.

Specialized training will be provided on necessary skills for ground and Space Vehicle configuration management. Required certifications will be earned though on-the-job (OJT) training and self-study during allotted on-the-job time.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure integrity of the ground system and command path in support of the mission

Use Microsoft-Windows or UNIX based computers for the development of the operational plan and analysis of data collected in support of planning future contacts or anomaly resolution

Coordinate with management and peers to ensure integrity of operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, and system configuration

Analyze technical data and verify and sustain specific system configuration in accordance with defined parameters and operational requirements

Monitor system performance and control system elements by initiating change commands to the system configuration to achieve mission objectives

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

Able to complete the Space Vehicle Certification program (Post Start), for continued employment, which requires a combination of self-study – on-the-job time allotted – and on-the-job (OJT) training

Ability to support after-hours deployments and rotational on-call

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Classroom or work-related experience with aerospace or electrical engineering vehicles

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

The company is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conditions

At the company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The company Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $85,000 - $115,000

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $104,550 - $141,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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