SDA Radar Systems Engineer

Position Summary Come be a part of a fast-paced, fulfilling and fun team in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO! Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals supporting Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). We have an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Radar Systems Engineer providing Engineering Support as a member of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program in Space Systems Command (SSC), System Delta 85 (SYD 85). SYD 85 is the U.S. Space Force organization responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities supporting Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). SYD 85 synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness.   SYD 85 contains three System Program Directors (SPDs), formerly known as Senior Materiel Leaders, corresponding to Battlespace Awareness (BA), Battle Management (BM), and Space Access & Networked Services (BN). The DARC program is under Battlespace Awareness, Ground Sensors (SSC SYD85/BAS). Odyssey Systems provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration.  These tasks are executed laterally with USSF CFC depot and development contractors and with BMC3I stakeholders. This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road with occasional work at Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO and the opportunity to telework 1 to 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government. Responsibilities An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Radar Systems Engineer you will perform engineering analysis, planning, interface design, and provide engineering support for programs in SYD 85. The ideal candidate will be an engineer who can rapidly become educated on a bespoke issue on unique systems, evaluate the cost/benefit of many potential technical solutions, and make recommendations to the Delta or the PEO for how to proceed. You will also create plans for future development and integration of SYD 85 systems. Duties include, but are not limited to:   Review, organize and manage the technical baseline of SYD-85 developed weapon systems using modern tools including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Manage, analyze, and trace functional and non-functional system requirements, and architecture components Participate in trade studies to support the selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery Organize and lead integrated product teams (IPT) to review and resolve technical issues or risks to product delivery Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new Space Force systems Draft and/or review engineering documents (SEP, RMP, CMP, LCMP, PPP etc.) to ensure best engineering practices are implemented Review and approve technical deliverables including (Algorithm Description Documentation (ADD), Test plans and procedures, Technical Orders and engineering drawing packages. Identify and track development risks in support of Government activities Develop technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risks Draft, review, and provide input during the development of system requirements and design documentation (e.g., SRDs, FRDs, SOWs) Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, and approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness Provide overarching technical support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades and modifications, and studies and interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators Develop and maintain relationships with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community stakeholders throughout the BMC3I enterprise Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications: Clearance:  DoD Secret Education:  Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, or a technical space related discipline Years of Experience:  8 years of relevant experience with 4 years in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems  OR,  Master’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering (RF), or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems Oth