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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for a Space Vehicle Flight Test Engineer to support SSC/SYD89 (NH-0801-02, GS-05/11 equivalent).
Description:
If you are an engineer who looks at the sky and sees not the limit, but the next frontier, we are looking for you. This isn't just another engineering job; it's a chance to be at the epicenter of space innovation, working on projects that will define the next generation of space capabilities for the United States. We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who thrive on solving complex problems and want to see their work launch into orbit. If you're the kind of person who wants to bridge the gap between a bold idea and a tangible, space-faring reality, and you are ready to work with a team dedicated to outpacing our nation's threats, then you've found your calling.
Daily requirements:
- Provide technical support to the Space Vehicle Engineering flight regarding existing satellite missions, potential future missions, and related ground systems.
- Work with the branch's Flight Directors, mission partners, and contractors as the authority regarding space vehicle and ground system interfaces, engineering, and mission objectives.
- Master mission control software, monitor telemetry and support operations and test events.
- Contribute engineering support to testing and anomaly resolution as appropriate.
- Understand and improve engineering discipline/rigor across our satellite operations equities (Vehicle/Ground Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test and Analysis, Systems Engineering)
- Through participation/leadership of technical reviews, help maintain/improve the tech baseline.
- Perform focused technical analyses and trades on subsystems to provide key data for decisions.
- Work with the Technical Director and other flights and branches to ensure activities are in line with the unit's technical roadmap and the organization's broader technical roadmap.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working in space vehicle engineering or space ground system engineering.
- General knowledge of satellites and their respective ground systems, cloud computing, and networking.
- Familiarity with cloud computing, networking, the Satellite Control Network (SCN), Commercial Augmentation Services (CAS), and ground Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) systems.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed . In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for a Space Vehicle Flight Test Engineer to support SSC/SYD89 (NH-0801-02, GS-05/11 equivalent).
Description:
If you are an engineer who looks at the sky and sees not the limit, but the next frontier, we are looking for you. This isn't just another engineering job; it's a chance to be at the epicenter of space innovation, working on projects that will define the next generation of space capabilities for the United States. We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who thrive on solving complex problems and want to see their work launch into orbit. If you're the kind of person who wants to bridge the gap between a bold idea and a tangible, space-faring reality, and you are ready to work with a team dedicated to outpacing our nation's threats, then you've found your calling.
Daily requirements:
- Provide technical support to the Space Vehicle Engineering flight regarding existing satellite missions, potential future missions, and related ground systems.
- Work with the branch's Flight Directors, mission partners, and contractors as the authority regarding space vehicle and ground system interfaces, engineering, and mission objectives.
- Master mission control software, monitor telemetry and support operations and test events.
- Contribute engineering support to testing and anomaly resolution as appropriate.
- Understand and improve engineering discipline/rigor across our satellite operations equities (Vehicle/Ground Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test and Analysis, Systems Engineering)
- Through participation/leadership of technical reviews, help maintain/improve the tech baseline.
- Perform focused technical analyses and trades on subsystems to provide key data for decisions.
- Work with the Technical Director and other flights and branches to ensure activities are in line with the unit's technical roadmap and the organization's broader technical roadmap.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working in space vehicle engineering or space ground system engineering.
- General knowledge of satellites and their respective ground systems, cloud computing, and networking.
- Familiarity with cloud computing, networking, the Satellite Control Network (SCN), Commercial Augmentation Services (CAS), and ground Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) systems.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
- Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- Non-critical acquisition position.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed . In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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