Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Description

Position Responsibilities:· Define and integrate the end-end communications and networking systems architecture for a space system.· Provide technical flow down of systems requirements to several spacecraft and ground subsystems.· Own end-end analyses for the end-end communications link.· Partner with customers on system of systems solutions.· Support a team of Systems Engineers for the development requirements for innovative projects, use cases and sequence diagrams and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex space and ground architectures.· Support planning for and execution of subsystem and vehicle-level integration and test.· Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment to develop system architecture in compliance with interface definitions and system/subsystem requirements.· Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing MBSE Enterprise Architect, JIRA and Confluence.· Integrate security principles into the development and deployment of software/hardware solutions.· Support Network Integration with both software and hardware teams.· Risk Management Framework (RMF): Designs and facilitates implementation of security controls IAW NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171. Documents hardware, software, system components, and data flow as required to complete RMF System Security Plans. Develop and maintain training plans, records, and training.· Travel to support installation and testing of new network site connections (25% travel).· Additional duties, as assigned.

Hard SkillsEnd-end communications and networking systems architectureTechnical flow down of systems requirementsSystem of systems solutionsSubsystem and vehicle-level integration and testMBSE Enterprise ArchitectJIRAConfluenceSecurity principlesNetwork IntegrationRisk Management Framework (RMF)NIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-171Soft SkillsCollaborationStakeholder managementTechnical performance measures (TPM) definitionJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 2 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado and some days remote.

Work Environment

Mostly onsite at the facility in Colorado Springs. Hybrid schedule. Travel to Schriever up to 3 times a week to work in the lab. Into 2025, expect travel to domestic and OCONUS sites for installations. Must be open to travel.

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