Ground Systems Program Solution Lead

We have a permanent position for a Ground Program Solution Lead in Seal Beach CA or El Segundo CA or Mesa AZ. You must have an active TS or TS/SCI to apply. This role is 100% onsite. Details below. If interested, SEND RESUME AND SALARY.

Thanks,
Nancy Colwell
nancy@2020itservices.com
310-918-4641


The program is using Models Based System Engineering (MBSE) for requirements definition and design. Satellite and Ground Segment requirements and design is performed through Use Cases, Context Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams. Boeing design standards and processes assure traceability, complete end to end system verification, day in the life system validation, configuration management and change control. We develop and deliver first time quality systems that are operable and maintainable.

Position Responsibilities:

Flow down customer requirements to the System Spec and the Ground Segment Spec
Develop program’s Ground Segment conops, design and test plan using MBSE tools
Collaborate and support Ground interface definitions with the Space Segment and SEIT program teams
Define ground architecture e.g. elements (ground antenna’s, operations centers (C2, Mission Planning, Orbit Management products), launch sites, factory development and test sites, operations and support sites, cyber boundaries, and external interfaces to mission partners for tasking and dissemination)
Support definition of Interface Control Documents (ICD’s), specifically Space to Ground, Launch to Ground, External Mission Partners, and Terrestrial Comm to Ground
Understand the Risk Management Framework domain and work with Cyber engineers on attaining Authority to Operate (ATO)
Define Ground compute infrastructures; emphasis on Cloud-based technologies
Define and architect ground segment sell off approach including testing tools, laboratories, and simulators
Oversee ground suppliers’ statement of work and requirements specs definitions
Understand and work collaboratively with customer on their needs, goals, expectations, and sensitivities
Support development of new ground business strategies and planning activities
Support/lead proposal responses to other customers
Understand ground existing processes / products and offer / drive improvements for current and future processes / products
Understand and offer insight into development of long-term mission and architecture solutions
Improve team training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing of overarching system


This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). An interim and/or final U.S. TS/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
10 years or more of experience designing, developing, testing or operating ground/satellite systems (commercial or USG)
5 years working with commercial or USG satellite or ground customer teams
1 year using Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with some or all of standard satellite ground functions such as command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, orbit management, situational awareness, automation, front end processors, ground antenna’s, crypto equipment, and terrestrial communication network
Cameo MBSE tool experience
Experience in Agile Software Development
Experience in DevSecOps development
UCI, ESG, or OMS Enterprise Standards