Job Requirements
Boulder, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$110,000 - $200,000
Job Description
ABOUT NOVUS CAPSTONE Novus Capstone is a unique company operating at the crossroads of federal research and development institutions, intelligence and national security programs, and private sector entrepreneurialism. Novus Capstone was formed in 2017 as a certified veteran-owned small business to provide focused research and technical services to the federal national security community and its commercial and industry partners. Leveraging many decades of federal and private sector national security technology development experience, Novus Capstone brings its entrepreneurialism and innovative thinking to our partner’s national security programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW This exciting position provides technical, systems engineering, and programmatic support to the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF), and Space Systems Command (SSC/SN) new technology development efforts. The role supports joint USSF/NASA research and development initiatives that advance OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR mission capabilities.
TYPICAL DUTIES
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering support for day‑to‑day satellite operations, including spacecraft commanding, data exploitation, and mission tasking.
• Support calibration, exploration, and process automation activities for the satellite operating from the BGIF.
• Consult on spacecraft operations, capabilities, customer engagement, and operational process improvements.
• Evaluate architectural concepts, hosting methods, mission profiles, and ground processing approaches.
• Collaborate with OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR communities including DoD, Intelligence Community, and NASA stakeholders to ensure compatibility of system development.
• Support integration efforts to align program capabilities with other stakeholder implementations.
• Conduct analyses that support Government decision‑making and coordinate with program offices, experts, and technical teams.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Engineer 3)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 5 Years of experience with Bachelor's Degree or; 3 Years with Master's Degree or; 0 Years with PhD.
• Experience in systems engineering, satellite operations, or mission data exploitation.
• Knowledge of OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR mission areas and associated community capabilities.
• Experience collaborating across DoD, Intelligence Community, and NASA stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Senior Engineer 4)
• 9 Years of experience with Bachelor's Degree or; 7 Years with Master's Degree or; 4 Years with PhD.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with concept development, architectural studies, or ground system integration.
• Familiarity with spacecraft commanding, sensor calibration, and automation workflows.
• Experience working in multi‑agency or classified R&D environments.
BENEFITS
• 401(k) 7% direct company contribution
• Unlimited paid time off (minimum commitment to customer and other funded work must be met)
• Health insurance monthly premium reimbursement
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available.
This position will be filled at one of two labor categories dependent on years of experience and qualifications. Novus Capstone considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
POSITION OVERVIEW This exciting position provides technical, systems engineering, and programmatic support to the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF), and Space Systems Command (SSC/SN) new technology development efforts. The role supports joint USSF/NASA research and development initiatives that advance OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR mission capabilities.
TYPICAL DUTIES
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering support for day‑to‑day satellite operations, including spacecraft commanding, data exploitation, and mission tasking.
• Support calibration, exploration, and process automation activities for the satellite operating from the BGIF.
• Consult on spacecraft operations, capabilities, customer engagement, and operational process improvements.
• Evaluate architectural concepts, hosting methods, mission profiles, and ground processing approaches.
• Collaborate with OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR communities including DoD, Intelligence Community, and NASA stakeholders to ensure compatibility of system development.
• Support integration efforts to align program capabilities with other stakeholder implementations.
• Conduct analyses that support Government decision‑making and coordinate with program offices, experts, and technical teams.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Engineer 3)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 5 Years of experience with Bachelor's Degree or; 3 Years with Master's Degree or; 0 Years with PhD.
• Experience in systems engineering, satellite operations, or mission data exploitation.
• Knowledge of OPIR, SBEM, and Tactical ISR mission areas and associated community capabilities.
• Experience collaborating across DoD, Intelligence Community, and NASA stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Senior Engineer 4)
• 9 Years of experience with Bachelor's Degree or; 7 Years with Master's Degree or; 4 Years with PhD.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with concept development, architectural studies, or ground system integration.
• Familiarity with spacecraft commanding, sensor calibration, and automation workflows.
• Experience working in multi‑agency or classified R&D environments.
BENEFITS
• 401(k) 7% direct company contribution
• Unlimited paid time off (minimum commitment to customer and other funded work must be met)
• Health insurance monthly premium reimbursement
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available.
This position will be filled at one of two labor categories dependent on years of experience and qualifications. Novus Capstone considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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