We have an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to fill a SETA (Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). SDA is a fast-paced organization that is redefining DoD’s acquisition cycle norms and delivering a new Tranche of hundreds of satellites every two years.

Position Overview

Individuals will support various engineering, scientific, analysis, planning, and program management of Defense space activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical advice/input to customer’s System Program Director and Chief Engineer that lays the strategic foundation for critical, national capability and customer’s future initiative Understand and contribute to system designs and technical approaches to guide next generation systems to provide resilient space systems for space-based optical communications systems and space-based missile tracking systems Develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements Consider the impact of the satellites’ requirements to the ground system Oversee and guide integrated space vehicle systems, including integration of mission payloads (Link 16, Ka Band communications, DVB-S2, optical communications, onboard data processors, Missile Warning/Missile Tracking sensors and Missile Defense/Fire Control sensors) with satellite busses Consider cybersecurity implications of the system design and relationships, including satellite to satellite networking Oversee integration and test of the satellite into the SDA’s ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create the mesh network Assess necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilities Coordinate the development of operational procedures for tactical data link payloads, including joining networks, maintaining connections, and mission planning Characterize the impact of space vehicle payload design and ground system decisions on mission effectiveness Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams to assess impacts to the architecture Review engineering documents and provide SME support, Participate in design reviews, satellite assembly integration and test, and launch preparation activities Identify capability gaps and devise actions to help address those gaps Support the SDA’s Tranche 2 Program Management and Systems Engineering team Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems that require balancing risk, schedule, and performance considerations to ensure delivery of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Incorporate Joint Warfighter, Mission Partners and internal SDA team’s feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficiencies Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math Minimum of 8-10 years experience with satellite and ground systems Strong Experience in engineering processes and requirements analysis and tracking Strong experience in satellite or ground system development, integration, and test Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction Understanding or experience in satellite and ground system acquisition processes Experience in systems engineering Experience in project management *** minimum 3 years experience of projects Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills. Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math 12 years experience with satellite systems Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence Experience DoD and or IC customers Current experience with space systems

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.