Small Sat Mission/systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Small Satellite Missions/Systems Engineer Location: Aurora, CO (relocation assistance is available) Minimum Clearance Required to Apply: Active Top Secret Program Overview: The NASK Small Sat Program includes operations of on-orbit, one-of-a-kind research and development satellites, software engineering support, mission planning, and anomaly resolution. You will enjoy working with research and development spacecraft. We focus on mission, with collaboration, sustainability, and innovation serving as the foundation upon which our employees work and thrive. Our efforts are enabling scientific and technical intelligence production for the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, and national-level intelligence efforts. System Engineer Role: As a SmallSat Mission/Systems Engineer, you will provide mission-level systems engineering ("mission engineering") with Design Reference Mission development and analysis and verification and validation activities to ensure successful execution of the mission (space platform). Being comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing mission needs and priorities that require collaborating across programs and working with customers will add to your success. You will need experience in the practice of mission/system engineering with regard to major space programs (at the prime or sub contract level). Full understanding of space systems, including the space platform (bus, sensors, communications, etc) and the ground segment (mission planning, command/control, data downlinks, data processing, data analysis, data exploitation, and data distribution). You will provide subject matter expertise to ensure a system conforms to system Technical Requirements Document (TRD) and external interface requirements by performing key mission-level trades and analyses. You will participate in major program milestones and design reviews and briefing results of the following: mission analysis, Design Reference Mission (DRM) development, modeling and simulation and key performance evaluations. You will support and lead the following events: major program milestones and design reviews include, but are not limited to, KO (Kick-off Meeting), SRR (System Requirements Review), PDR (Preliminary Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), STRR (System Test Readiness Review), and Functional Acceptance Test Readiness Review (FATRR). Collaborate with the program's sponsors to present at and support milestone design reviews (PDR, CDR) to ensure the design and development complies with the overall technical vision of the system. Required Qualifications: 10-15 years of relevant experience B.S. or higher STEM field or related field Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems thinking mindset Proven track record of providing professional/excellent customer service and a proven record as a mission-oriented leader Preparing for (building briefings) and supporting key program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR, and FATRR), providing regular feedback and updates to ensure the system aligns with performance requirements, and building and presenting technical briefings. Demonstrated history of carrying out mission analyses to evaluate the performance of the system (payload, satellite, constellation, and ground system) and to evaluate and track key mission performance metrics Develop and define system requirements in alignment with mission goals, including detailed specifications of Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs). Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work in an integrated product team environment. Good communication skills, comfortable presenting data and working as a part of a team Active Top Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications: 16-25 years of relevant work experience Active TS/SCI w/poly Who we are: Our people are the core of who we are and what we do. NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems. Benefits: At NASK, our employees are the backbone of our company, so we provide unsurpassed benefits and work-life balance. Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces to foster individual and team success. We have a casual yet professional work environment - Employees work hard NASK offers a competitive benefits package that equates to 50% on top of your annual base salary. This is split between a tax-qualified profit-sharing retirement plan that NASK contributes to (up to allowable IRS limits) and a cafeteria plan for benefits. For a comprehensive overview of our benefits, visit the benefits tab under our careers page: Compensation: The salary range is $150,000 to $200,000; however, NASK Incorporated considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance, which requires U.S citizenship EEO Statement: NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training. MC03

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