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Principal Space Systems Engineer & Mission Planner

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Jobs via Dice . Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Modern Technology Solutions, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: As a Principal Space Systems Engineer & Mission Planner you will be responsible for providing space engineering and mission planning support to Department of the Air Force R&D technology efforts. You will be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing and demonstrating new capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. Responsibilities

Develop long and short-term planning products supporting on-orbit test capabilities. Develop and brief weekly and 24-hour board consisting of objectives, safety constraints, resource constraints, budgets, and other metrics as determined. Use mission planning software to track spacecraft subsystems. Support dynamic servicing operations. Document and understand vehicle configurations. Perform vehicle scheduling and create detailed planning documents. Understand and track flight rules for Launch and Early Operations (LEOPs). Perform planning objectives for Ops Readiness Campaigns to include exercises and rehearsals from LEOPs through disposal. Qualifications

Experience with mission planning software for satellite operations. Experience conducting and planning satellite operations. Experience working with space vehicles and systems including systems integration and test, field testing, modeling and simulation, and valuation and analysis. Minimum 10 years' experience with requirements analysis, requirements definition and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing. Extensive knowledge of integrated systems, milestone planning, hardware development, testing of current and future concepts, the test planning process, testing procedures, testing equipment, and proper data collection handling at a classified level. This includes supporting the design, test, and readiness reviews to ensure on-time and fully capable deliveries. Experience with missiles, sensors, air vehicles, or space vehicles or flight systems. Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, or electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. A Master's degree or PhD in one or more of the above engineering fields is highly desired. Clearance

Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

Software Development

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