Space Systems Integration
Engineering
TAPLabOperationsIntegrator
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“TAP Lab Operations Integrator at Space Systems Integration. Skills: Systems engineering, Space systems, Integration, Acquisition. Engage with developers. Evaluate software simulators”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Active TS/SCI clearance, Undergo polygraph, 25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors and nine (9) years experience, Masters and seven (7) years experience, PhD or JD and four (4) years experience, Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, Extensive knowledge of program management, Extensive knowledge of software/hardware development practices, Expertise in command-and-control systems, Expertise in SDA technologies, Expertise in tactical/operational data analysis, Proficiency in collaboration tools, Proficiency in documentation tools, Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Proficiency in Jira, Proficiency in Confluence, Active TS/SCI clearance
Nice to Have
Experience in military acquisition for space systems, Experience in program offices, Knowledge of SDA sensors, Knowledge of orbital mechanics concepts, Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams, Demonstrated leadership of software development teams, Exceptional written communication skills, Exceptional verbal communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Experience addressing complex technical challenges in space operations
What You'll Do.
Engage with developers
Evaluate software simulators
Evaluate engineering units
Evaluate hardware simulators
Lead technical requirements development
Lead systems engineering
Oversee contractor development
Oversee contractor design
Oversee contractor production
Oversee contractor integration
Oversee contractor testing
Oversee payload integration
Oversee interface control management
Perform system integration
Integrate complex space systems
Integrate ground segment
Deploy into operations
Manage interface control documents
Negotiate interface control documents
Perform systems architecting
Perform systems engineering
Define system requirements
Develop data architecture
Perform performance analysis
Perform lifecycle cost analysis
Perform lifecycle cost estimation
Perform decision analysis
Develop communications concepts
Refine communications concepts
Oversee requirements verification
Oversee requirements validation
Make program risk assessments
Provide actionable recommendations
Collaborate with Government representatives
Collaborate with FFRDC
Collaborate with SETA
Collaborate with contractor personnel
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Government program office; FFRDC; SETA; Contractor personnel
Communication Scope
Present technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
## Description Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Chief Space Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. Role and Responsibilities include: Engages with developers to evaluate software simulators, engineering units, and hardware simulators through integration activities. Leads technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees the development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate, and test space systems. Oversees payload integration and interface control management. Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operations. Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders. Performs systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and development and refinement of communications concepts of operation. Oversees requirements verification and validation. Makes program risk assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager. Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel. ## Required Qualifications Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience in systems engineering, acquisition, or program management within the Department of Defense (DoD) community. Extensive knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, program management, and software/hardwa
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