Hemisphere - Systems Engineers

Astrion/Astrion is seeking Systems Engineers to support the new US Space Force (USSF) contract Hemisphere.

Hemisphere's mission is to support the Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power group which is the Space Systems Command arm focused on delivering cyber, ground- and space-based systems that rapidly detect, warn, characterize, attribute and predict threats to national, allied and commercial space systems.

Hemisphere is a 10 year, $2.5 billion program with very solid job security.

Why Join Astrion?

Be part of a dynamic environment where technology exploitation, cutting-edge research, and operational innovation directly contribute to national security through Space Systems Command (SSC) missions. Your work will directly enhance our capabilities in Space Based Systems, revolutionize how we assess and field emerging technologies, and foster an environment where innovation thrives.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform technical support and independent risk assessment and evaluation of program management execution, technical review execution (DoD 5000.02 framework), and systems engineering.
• Assess program design and viability from a technical, perspective.
• Provide technical and acquisition support to Government and contractor milestone reviews to assess progress, issues, and requirements traceability.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of various System and Space Safety Programs.
• Ensure program level documentation is aligned with Directorate and higher headquarters guidance for program planning and execution.
• Develops and evaluates program level documentation for SSC/SP assigned programs in support of Directorate leadership. Must be able to work independently.
• Engages and coordinates with Space Systems Command (SSC) Center Staff, HQ AFSPC, and HQ USAF on behalf of Directorate leadership to resolve documentation issues in line with Directorate commander's intent and priorities.
• Provides leadership advice on acquisition strategies for next-generation systems; program execution issues and recommendations; strategic messaging to key operational and acquisition government, industry, and media stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Degree & 10+ years of related experience; 8 years with a Masters
• Must have experience managing technical programs throughout the engineering life cycle with emphasis in one or more of the following areas:
  • Space / Ground Segment/Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development
  • Requirements and Verification
  • Specification Development
  • Interface Definition
  • Related Processes and Tools Development
• Interface with all levels of functional/division acquisition offices to accomplish projects for the Government program office
• Requires an active and transferrable TS with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field, Certified Safety Professional or Professional Engineer, 4 or more years of System Safety Engineering PMP certification, INCOSE CSEP, SE Certificates.
• Ideal candidates will have experience providing technical support and managing technical programs throughout the engineering life cycle of operational and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems.

SALARY RANGE:Estimated $150,000 USD - $200,000 USD annually.

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