Space Debris Management (Senior/SME)

Location

El Segundo, CA | United States

Job description

Space Debris Management (Senior/SME)

**Immediate Opening**
**Hybrid Work Schedule**

CSEngineering is looking to add Space Debris Management experts ( Senior through SME level ) to our growing team! The positions will support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command in Space Operations and Systems Engineering. Developing, reviewing, and providing expert technical advice to Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDARs), End of Life Plans (EOLPs), and other space debris-related safety documentation. Facilitating space debris technical meetings and working groups. Supporting the development of space debris tools, policies, guidance, and strategies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior : Lead SSC policy and guidance to support the SSC Space Debris Management Office in

1. Developing, reviewing, and providing technical advice to Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDARs), End of Life Plans (EOLPs), and other space debris-related safety documentation.
2. Facilitates space debris technical meetings and working groups.
3. Leads the development of space debris tools, policies, guidance, and strategies.
4. Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to define technology applications and design solution alternatives and facilitates cooperation among stakeholders to define technology applications.
5. Manages the development of CONOPS and TTPs, engineering studies, and the Systems Engineering Management Plan.
6. Leads analysis and reviews such as SRR and SFR for experimentation, integration, and operations activities.
7. Manages operational efficiency of systems, ensuring networks are properly configured.
8. Leads hardware deployments and software implementations, ensuring alignment with engineering plans.

• SME:

1. Plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, policy development, and technical guidance for the SSC Space Debris Management Office.
2. Contribute to strategic decision-making, program optimization, and the resolution of client-specific or mission-critical challenges.
3. Initiates, supervises, and develops requirements for the SSC, offering policy and guidance in the increasingly vital area of space debris management.
4. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff.
5. Conducts detailed analysis and evaluation, providing recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and maintenance efforts related to client-specific or mission-critical challenges and issues.
6. Support the Space Debris Management Office through the development, review, and provision of expert technical advice for Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDARs), End of Life Plans (EOLPs), and other safety documentation.
7. Facilitates technical meetings and working groups to develop space debris tools, policies, guidance, and strategies.
8. Provide analysis to support reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and System Functional Reviews (SFRs).
9. Maintain operational efficiency of systems while configuring networks, performing hardware deployments, and implementing software according to engineering plans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Current Top Secret or TS /SCI or TS/SCI eligible

• Senior:

1. 10+ years of technical experience developing, reviewing, and providing expert technical advice for space debris-related documentation. Extensive experience facilitating technical meetings and working groups.
2. Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Concentration, Electrical Engineering with Space Systems Focus, Computer Science with Space Systems Applications.

• SME:

1. 15+ years of technical experience developing, reviewing, and providing expert technical advice for space debris-related documentation. Extensive experience facilitating technical meetings and working groups.
2. Systems Engineering experience, including AoA, cooperation facilitation, CONOPS and TTP development, engineering studies, Systems Engineering Management, and analysis support.
3. Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Concentration, Electrical Engineering with Space Systems Focus, Computer Science with Space Systems Applications.
4. Certified Space Operations Professional (CSOP) in space operations, including space debris management.
5. Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) in developing and accessing space systems and debris-related documentation.

Preferred Certifications and Qualifications:

• Senior:

1. Certifications :

• Certified Space Operations Professional (CSOP) in space operations, including space debris management.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) in developing and accessing space systems and debris-related documentation.

1. Tools and Technologies:

• Orbital Analysis Software analyzing and predicting the orbits of space objects (e.g., Systems Tool Kit (STK), Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) software.
• Space Debris Modeling Tools that model space debris and assess the potential impact on space systems (e.g., debris flux models and collision probability).
• Simulation and Modeling Tools to simulate space scenarios and develop and test space debris mitigation strategies.
• Data Analysis Tools in space debris, orbital dynamics, and space situational awareness.
• Risk Assessment Tools in space operations, including assessing the risks associated with space debris.
• Space Policy and Regulatory Compliance familiarity with space policies, regulations, and guidelines set by organizations such as NASA, the U.S. Space Command, and international bodies.

• SME:

1. PhD in Engineering or a related field is a plus .
2. Tools and Technologies: Same as senior

Location: El Segundo, CA/Colorado Springs, CO

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CSEngineering was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best engineering and services firm in our industry while achieving the highest level of client satisfaction. CSEngineering has significant past performance with satellite systems, weapons and missile systems, naval architecture and engineering, aviation systems, and IT and Enterprise Architecture. We have come a long way since we were founded and now also provide services with focuses on logistics, item management, administration, equipment specialization, program management, configuration management, financial management, LAN operations, information technology and maintenance, development and operation of missile system laboratories, the operation of data collection systems, database, and information management support, demilitarization processes and DevSecOps. We could not achieve this without the dedication of our employees to their work and the clients we serve. Additionally, CSEngineering is a Hire Vets Gold Medallion award recipient. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. CSEngineering truly values its people, wants them to love their jobs, and to build their careers with us. We are forever dissatisfied with status quo and are always looking for a better way to do things, not so much out of competitiveness, but out of a desire to simply be THE BEST and to lead our industry.

CSEngineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

CSEngineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

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$146k - $182k