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Space Domain Systems Engineer

Gridiron IT Solutions

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Job Requirements

Arlington, VA
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$120,000 - $180,000

Job Description

Space Domain Awareness System Engineer (Foreign Military Sales)
Location: Arlington, VA
Work Type: Full-Time Onsite 4-5 days a week
Remote Work: No
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the space domain? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. ?

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the space security cooperation and security assistance mission by providing technical expertise to integrate the U.S. Space Force Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission area into the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) enterprise and enable export to international partners. You’ll coordinate with key stakeholders to support the technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) process and ensure compliance with Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 16-1. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality written products and briefings to executive-level leadership, including SES, and GO, to

Qualifications
6+ years of experience with space operations
3+ years of experience in the Space Domain Awareness mission area
Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders
Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint and communicate at the executive level
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Nice To Have Qualifications
Experience with TRFD policy and processes
Knowledge of the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ)’s role in security assistance and FMS and relationship to key stakeholders such as Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA), Space Systems Command (SSC), Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC), and Air Force Security Assistance and Training (AFSAT)
Ability to use MS tools such as Power Apps, including Power BI
TS/SCI clearance
Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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