BryceTech has an immediate opening for mid to senior level systems engineer who has knowledge of both satellites and their interface to ground systems. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the entire satellite acquisition process through requirements development, source selection, design, test, launch, LEOPs and operations and shepherd the acquisition of these new Tranche 2 satellites. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:Experience with Space Vehicles and a good technical backgroundKnowledge of RF/Link-16/S bandUnderstand SV payloadsKnowledge of SATCOM not ground but optical cross-linksDemonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Strong oral and written communication skills.Individuals will support various engineering, scientific, analysis, planning, and program management of Defense space activities. Specific tasks may include: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 initiativesUnderstand 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 systemsDevelop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirementsConsider the impact of the satellites’ requirements to the ground systemOversee 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 bussesConsider cybersecurity implications of the system design and relationships, including satellite to satellite networkingOversee integration and test of the satellite into the SDA’s ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create the mesh networkAssess necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilitiesCoordinate the development of operational procedures for tactical data link payloads, including joining networks, maintaining connections, and mission planningCharacterize the impact of space vehicle payload design and ground system decisions on mission effectivenessCoordinate with modeling and simulation teams to assess impacts to the architectureReview engineering documents and provide SME support, Participate in design reviews, satellite assembly integration and test, and launch preparation activitiesIdentify capability gaps and devise actions to help address those gapsSupport the SDA’s Tranche 2 Program Management and Systems Engineering teamResolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems that require balancing risk, schedule, and performance considerations to ensure delivery of the Proliferated Warfighter Space ArchitectureIncorporate Joint Warfighter, Mission Partners and internal SDA team’s feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficienciesSupport application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
