Space Systems Engineer/Scientist, Senior
Key Role:
Leverage advanced scientific and advanced academic research expertise to drive large-scale space systems research agendas. Maintain modernization technical roadmaps related to space systems, including all DoD activities and applicable program elements, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders, including DoD leaders, the Services, Agencies, and other key partners, and refine and update Science and Technology roadmaps based on feedback from stakeholders and changes to technology development investments. Assist with and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership, outside agencies, Congress, Industry, Academia, Professional Societies, and other stakeholders. Track department-wide budgets for efforts aligned with their respective Program Director. Prepare and conduct meetings related to space systems. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
Basic Qualifications:
-10+ years of experience with research and development in a professional or academic environment
-5+ years of experience with space systems engineering and associated technology development programs
-TS/SCI clearance
-MA or MS degree
Additional Qualifications:
-MA or MS degree in Space Systems Engineering preferred; PhD degree in Space Systems Engineering a plus
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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