Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the U.S. and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA strives to be a value-added Objective, Responsive, and Trusted partner and premier provider.
The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.
The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation’s most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.
SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Mid-Level (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineers to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Hemisphere contract in the Colorado Springs, CO, El Segundo, CA, and Cape Canaveral AFB (CCAFB), FL areas.
Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking multiple Mid-Level (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineer candidates for the following positions at the associated locations
Director's Action Group (DAG) Specialists located in the El Segundo, CA area with TS/SCI clearance/access levels and with Active Secret clearancesLaunch Site Support Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL areaLaunch Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL areaSpace Control Satellite Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO areaPrincipal Space Ground-Based Assets Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO areaSpace Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area.The Technical Space Operations Engineers shall have:
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and execute various internal projects; to include answering workflow taskers and summarizing large data setsDemonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple geographically-separated team membersExpertise in classified weapon system launch planning, processing, and executionDeep knowledge in the processes and products required to successfully design and test a space systemDeep knowledge in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including requirements development, configuration control, and supporting a Deficiency Review (DR) board disposition and management processDemonstrated ability to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and auditsExperience with and knowledge on satellite command and control and telemetry systemsDeep knowledge in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and controlDemonstrated ability to develop, update, and coordinate ACAT-like program documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Risk Management Plan (RMP), Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Technical Requirements Traceability Matrix (TRMT), and Integrated Program Baseline (IPB)). QualificationsRequired:
U.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI Eligible status; Active Secret clearance for the DAG Specialist positionsEarned Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Systems Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or other related STEM degree program At least 10 years of relevant experience in space system operationsExperience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle
Desired:
Specific work experience in the design, development, and operation of space-based systemsCompleted training modules or completed coursework in related space operations or in relevant STEM technical areasFamiliarity with U.S. Air Force and USSF acquisition policies, protocols, practices, procedures, and processesCertifications such as PMP or CSEP/ESEP and with the Task Management Tool (TMT) applicationFamiliarity with space operations tools and techniques, such as MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Transparency Range: 150k - 220k
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