Job ID: 2677 The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking applicants for a Senior Systems Engineer with a background in orbital warfare or national security space systems to serve as an embedded subject matter expert in the U.S. Space Force PEO-Operational Test & Training Infrastructure supporting Orbital Range operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the OTTI IPO to develop national level capabilities to test the USA's next generation of space capabilities, and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Service's weapons systems. At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: Flexible work schedules that fit your style, subject to mission demands Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special eventSalary range for this position: (commensurate based on education and experience)$90,000-$215,000Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutesHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account — no matching required!Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsA great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planetWe are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistance available for most positionsKey Responsibilities:Demonstrates understanding of the government's needs and issues, as an embedded SMEDecomposes operational warfare Mission-Essential Tasks and training needs into testing requirementsCoordinates activities and execution with other parts of the OTTI enterprise, such as Infrastructure, Engineering, or Business OperationsAssembles and directs resources toward execution of the organization's missionIdentifies, tracks, and mitigates risksTrades issues of scope, approach, cost, and scheduleEvaluates program information and makes recommendations to the Government LeadOther duties as assigned by the Government LeadRequired Qualifications:BS degree or equivalent work experienceAt least five years of system engineering experience directly supporting operational space systems Familiarity with spacecraft requirements and subsystems design, development, and testingFamiliarity with orbital mechanicsUnderstanding of the space environmentUnderstanding of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to present complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly to customersMust have a U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and be eligible for Special AccessesMust be a U.S. citizenMust be able to travelPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in aerospace, systems, electrical, or optical engineeringSpace Force, NRO, or IC space acquisition experience Experience operating, or leading units that operate, spacecraft conducting rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) Experience with SAP or CAP architecturesExperience in Exercises and Wargames from tactical through Tier-1 levelManagement and systems engineering experience in space hardware development projectsFor questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact ******** . EOE including Disability and Vet