Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Position
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.
Apogee's ideal Systems Engineer will designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle. If you enjoy Systems Engineering, then you'll love this position and Apogee Integration!
Program Description
This program provides SETA (Systems Engineering Technical Advisor) & SE&I (Systems Engineering & Integration) services to an IC customer with a focus on assured space communications and supporting IT infrastructure. This is primarily broken into three major divisions including systems engineering, acquisition and mission operations
What You'll Do
Responsible for supporting the OS COTR to ensure the end-to-end success of the OS mission thread
Lead a team of matrixed SETA that will support all functions of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) from working new requirements through transition to operations
Work closely with the development contractors to facilitate SAFe Agile software development delivery cycles, working to coordinate priorities across the entire SCO enterprise.
Provide SME level advisory support to the OS COTR, covering all aspects of software development, test and integration, transition to operations, capability acquisition management, etc., which is necessary to support the OS mission thread
Required
Technical BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree. 6+ years of relevant experience in supporting systems engineering or software development/acquisition programs can be substituted for the degree requirement
Minimum Relevant Experience: 6+ years with BS or 4 to 6 years with MS or 2 to 4 years with a PhD
4+ years of SAFe Agile software development processes
The ability to work well within a team of engineers
Demonstrated success in working with government customers
Desired Skills
BS in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science
5 - 10 years of experience supporting the Commercial/Government systems acquisition lifecycle, test and integration of ground systems or segment hardware/software solutions
Prior experience as a SETA with NUO IC agency customer working acquisition support for a system development
Prior experience with RF based satellite communications
Prior experience with digital signal processing
Prior agile development experience
What You'll Love About Apogee
Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
Regular interfacing with company leadership
401(k) with huge company match
Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Apogee's Mission
Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
Apogee is an M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer