Systems Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Provide integration support for the acquisition, development, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment using MDA Engineering processes, the Systems Engineering process (“V” diagram), and Agile processes.
• Support MDS system engineering process from architecture definition, requirements development (PCNs, SCNs), up to and including development of Element Specs and ICDs.
• Translate user requirements into system requirements.
• Document system requirements, key performance parameters, and measures of performance in Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
• Evaluate requirement verifications proposed by prime contractors.
• Document requirements and traceability IAW MDA standards (e.g., Trace Certification Memorandum).
• Prepare and review various engineering documentation and executive-level decision papers, to include: Systems Engineering Master Plan, interface control documents, system specifications, and requirements documents
• Develop, assess, and present program risks and maintain a risk register.
• Works with Element analysts to identify program data needs for requirements definition, accessing requirements satisfaction, and meeting design suitability requirements. 
• Develops products to support engineering technical reviews in accordance with MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS, “Engineering Technical Review Process”
• Supports space sensor and constellation-level architecture analysis to support integration into broader MDS architectures and Enterprise (multi-agency) architectures.
• Provides coordination and support to other MDA organizations for analysis of space systems' contribution to regional and homeland defense scenarios.
• Support element engineering review processes including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards.
• Provide advice and assistance to leadership and the team on problems, issues, and projects for assigned programs.
• Apply engineering solutions to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex problems and issues.
• Document engineering activities, including writing reports, analyzing data, creating/understanding schedules, and making recommendations to the leadership and team
• Provide planning, integration and technical program baseline management
• Provide technical support in the execution of MDA engineering processes through all phases of the MDS acquisition lifecycle
• Prepare technical analyses and risk assessment in support of the MDA Acquisition Framework
• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices (requirements identification, architecture development, and validation/verification)
• Support development of employment for Space Sensors systems, including consideration for warfighter operationalization

• 3+ years of experience in DoD or MDA (preferred) systems engineering and technical support to program management
• Experience in developing system requirements/specifications, engineering management plans, and interface control documents
• Ability to depict technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, algorithms, and implementations in written and graphical form
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Powerpoint and Project
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of space or missile defense system design, operations, testing, and deployment
• DoD Level II certified in Systems Engineering (SPRD&E) or equivalent
• Training in systems engineering processes (INCOSE, PMI, or similar credential)
• 5+ years of MDA and DoD acquisition experience
• Experience in Digital Engineering
• Experience with DOORS, SysML and Cameo/Rhapsody

• Active SECRET security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is required for this position. 
• U.S. Citizenship is also required for this position.