Mid to Senior Level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Job ID : 20868

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center / Spectrum Warfare Program (SWAC / SWP) mission in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The selected applicant will need a strong analytical / technical background in satellite Ground Entry Points (GEPS), terrestrial data transport / fiber architecture, and cloud computing and storage.

This applicant will be responsible for participating in and leading segments of the day-to-day force design analysis for GEPS, fiber transport, and cloud computing and storage.

The engineer will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel.

The ideal candidate will also have experience and be comfortable briefing a diverse community ranging from peers, commercial partners, general officers, and senior government leaders.

Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. You will interface with a diversified group of UARC, FFRDC, and SETA contractors to provide timely analytics and cost-effective solutions to government customers.

A technical background along with extensive analytical leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Understands and addresses customer analytical needs and issues, usually by direct interface
• Develops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the SDL Program Manager, customer program management and engineering leadership teams
• Leads complex system analytics by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution
• Briefs industry partners, senior leaders, and general officers with short notice and multiple times per year
• Works with the SDL Program Manager to ensure the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines
• Keeps the team focused on the mission of delivering world class analytics
• Works with the SDL Program Manager to identify, track, avoid, and mitigate risks
• Works with the SDL Program Manager when it comes to trading issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
• Delivers high-quality analytics on schedule and within budget

Required Qualifications :

• MS in a degree field applicable to engineering systems, or a BS and extensive experience with satellite Ground Entry Points (GEPS), terrestrial data transport / fiber architecture, and cloud computing and storage
• Five or more years of technical analytics experience
• Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide analytical discussions and decisions
• Experience with cloud-based services (AWS or Azure)
• Experience managing complex analytics development with loosely defined requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners
• Proficiency in task management
• Ability to organize and lead a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance
• Must be able to travel

Preferred Qualifications :

• Technical engineering or science degree
• 10+ years of analytical experience with GEPS, terrestrial data transport, and cloud computing / storage
• Experience with the following Cloud technologies or their equivalents : VPC, EC2, S3, EBS, EKS, Lambda, RDS
• AWS Solutions Architect professional certification preferred (Equivalent Azure certifications accepted)
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP / IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, VPN infrastructure, load balancing, application firewalls, and distributed networks
• Experience with DoD technical programs
• Demonstrated success managing high tempo projects

At SDL, we support a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space.

Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't.

Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including :

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours (work schedule is contingent on customer's support requirements)
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

Pay range : $120,000 to $200,000

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].

EOE including Disability and Vet