Space Test Engineer
Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.
SSI is seeking a Space Cyber Security Engineer for a role in Albuquerque, NM.
This handpicked candidate will provide technical leadership combined with an operational understanding of cybersecurity to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems against sophisticated adversaries, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate must possess experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. A successful candidate must be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
Roles and Responsibilities include: You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s). Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options. Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects. Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures. Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans. Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.
Required Qualifications: Minimum ten (7) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
MA/MS/ME degree.
Proven experience and/or qualifications in in testing satellite systems.
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.
Desired Qualifications: Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
Experience with rapid prototyping.
Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software.
Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems.
Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
Fluency with IC organizations.
Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.