Sr. Systems Engineering SME / Space Communications Systems

We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with subject matter expertise to support the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract for our NASA customer based in Greenbelt, MD (GSFC). This position will allow for 100% telework, with travel to the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD and other NASA locations, as needed.

As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of NASA's worldwide satellite communication networks. Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art satellite communications systems and technologies. In this position, you will become part of NASA's return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements.

This position will provide systems engineering duties, in support of NASA ground station development, including the following:

Serve as a Subject matter expert for systems engineering supporting the PM and CSE.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering-related documentation including:
  • Operations Concept documents
  • Requirements documents with traceability
  • Specifications
  • System and subsystem design documents
  • Interface Control Documents
  • Validation & Verification Plans
• Prepare for and conduct milestone reviews.
• Plan and execute end-to-end systems integration.
• Perform analysis, design, and development of ground systems.
• Lead and perform trade studies and assessments.
• Interfacing with customers, external partners, and internal partners.

Required Experience:

• Education/Experience - degree required in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related technical discipline and relative experience as follows: Minimum of 16 years' experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years' experience with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years' experience with Ph.D.
• Experience as a systems engineer/architect on complex development programs.
• Knowledge of established systems engineering processes and best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the MS Office Suite of tools, which includes experience creating and using large, complex, technical MS Excel spreadsheets and databases
• Prior experience coordinating and directing the work of peers.
• Prior experience with planning and scheduling of project milestones.
• Prior experience working with NASA programs and projects.
• Security clearance: the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires a US citizenship.

Desired Experience:

• An active Secret clearance.
• Ability to work under challenging timelines with ambiguity.
• Independent, highly organized, ability to execute related and unrelated tasks in parallel, takes initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.

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