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Top Secret/SCI
CI Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Position
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.
Apogee's ideal Sr. Systems Engineer Technical Specialist dedicated to supporting Indications and Warning (I&W) systems in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity for major Enterprise Resiliency/Protection-related system acquisitions. The candidate will provide technical support by creating and assessing requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end integration and closure of the baseline for Space Protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise. This component of the Space and Mission Engineering Sector provides Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition across all mission domains of complex national systems architecture. SETAs provide the customer with the expertise needed to provide mission success. If you live and breathe Systems Engineering, then you'll love Apogee and this position!
What You'll Do
Work collaboratively across stakeholder organizations to obtain system end-to-end closure of the protection Indications and Warning program by running system readiness events following approved processes for Integration and Closure (I&C)
Interact with several government enterprise systems engineers and stakeholders, as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges
Support the Enterprise Resiliency Enterprise Program Manager (EPM) with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the enterprise baseline based on countering growing threats
Required
Requires 12-15 years' experience with BS/BA or 10-13 years with MS/MA or 10 years with a PhD in a STEM field
Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems
Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities
A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes
Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
Understanding of the System Engineering “V” process and how Agile processes are impacting traditional acquisition
Demonstrated technical leadership integrated engineering teams
Experience with Systems Engineering and all related functional disciplines (Analysis, VV&T, etc) therein
Experience developing and conducting briefings for senior level customer stakeholders
Solid communications skills coupled with a strong technical background is imperative to interfacing with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups for System of Systems integration
Desired Skills
OCSMP certification (level 1 or greater); Experience with MBSE, SysML applications, digital tools, Confluence, and Jira
Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD)
Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture
Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment
Experience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture
Experience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessment
Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions
Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers
Knowledge of Space/Ground/Communications systems
Understanding of adversarial threats to space and ground systems
Experience with requirements database management/repositories
Experience with requirements closure, threat scenarios and analysis, and VV&T strategies that align to an agile development approach
What You'll Love About Apogee
Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
Regular interfacing with company leadership
401(k) with huge company match
Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Apogee's Mission
Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
Apogee is an EEO Employer
Position
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.
Apogee's ideal Sr. Systems Engineer Technical Specialist dedicated to supporting Indications and Warning (I&W) systems in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity for major Enterprise Resiliency/Protection-related system acquisitions. The candidate will provide technical support by creating and assessing requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end integration and closure of the baseline for Space Protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise. This component of the Space and Mission Engineering Sector provides Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition across all mission domains of complex national systems architecture. SETAs provide the customer with the expertise needed to provide mission success. If you live and breathe Systems Engineering, then you'll love Apogee and this position!
What You'll Do
Work collaboratively across stakeholder organizations to obtain system end-to-end closure of the protection Indications and Warning program by running system readiness events following approved processes for Integration and Closure (I&C)
Interact with several government enterprise systems engineers and stakeholders, as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges
Support the Enterprise Resiliency Enterprise Program Manager (EPM) with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the enterprise baseline based on countering growing threats
Required
Requires 12-15 years' experience with BS/BA or 10-13 years with MS/MA or 10 years with a PhD in a STEM field
Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems
Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities
A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes
Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
Understanding of the System Engineering “V” process and how Agile processes are impacting traditional acquisition
Demonstrated technical leadership integrated engineering teams
Experience with Systems Engineering and all related functional disciplines (Analysis, VV&T, etc) therein
Experience developing and conducting briefings for senior level customer stakeholders
Solid communications skills coupled with a strong technical background is imperative to interfacing with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups for System of Systems integration
Desired Skills
OCSMP certification (level 1 or greater); Experience with MBSE, SysML applications, digital tools, Confluence, and Jira
Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD)
Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture
Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment
Experience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture
Experience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessment
Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions
Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers
Knowledge of Space/Ground/Communications systems
Understanding of adversarial threats to space and ground systems
Experience with requirements database management/repositories
Experience with requirements closure, threat scenarios and analysis, and VV&T strategies that align to an agile development approach
What You'll Love About Apogee
Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
Regular interfacing with company leadership
401(k) with huge company match
Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Apogee's Mission
Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
Apogee is an EEO Employer
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