Systems Engineer (ICBM Payloads Division Interface Control)

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Group (SIG) supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in the acquisition of the LGM-35A Sentinel (GBSD) ICBM weapon system. SIG delivers program management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise to ensure on-time delivery of a safe, secure, and reliable strategic nuclear weapon system. SIG is conducting an immediate hire for ICBM Payloads Division Interface Control Systems Engineer at Hill AFB, UT.

Responsibilities

This new ICBM systems engineer role will directly support the AFNWC Payloads Division Chief Engineer to help manage processes and tools in support of multiple payload programs designing, developing, producing, and deploying new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures. SPA is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to assist the Payloads Chief Engineer with the establishment of applications and management of program interfaces for multiple ACAT programs advancing ICBM reentry capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical advice to Government leaders and engineers.

• Monitor requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation.

• Prepare/review engineering analysis reports and review key acquisition documents.

• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.

• Align multiple programs into a common plan ensuring disciplined configuration and data management

In this position, the successful candidate shall perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, the evaluation of alternatives including cost, risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. In this role this individual shall ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions. The individual shall be responsible for the Translation of customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work full-time, 5 days per week, at Hill AFB in Utah.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SAP.
• BS/MS Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 7 years (5 years with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
• 2 years experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts.
• Experience with CAMEO and PLM tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Systems Engineer or 5+ years performing systems engineering tasks on a missile system or complex weapon system.

• ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience.

• Knowledge or previous experience with Air Force Operations and acquisition programs.

• Previous analytical experience applied to integrated military weapon systems or multiple subsystems.

• Active TS Clearance