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Nutanix

Space Electromagnetic Warfare Operations Engineer

Nutanix, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Job Summary Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Communications Systems Engineering) As the Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer you will provide communication systems engineering expertise for the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command Mission Delta 3. Mission Delta 3 is the USSF’s space electromagnetic warfare (EW) mission delta. You’ll help Mission Delta 3 in operational activities as well as define, acquire, verify, field, integrate, maintain, and refine USSF space EW warfighting capabilities while being cognizant of cost, schedule, technical performance, and risks. You’ll work with space EW systems such as the Counter Communications System (CCS), the Space Electromagnetic Warfare Operating Location (SEWOL), the Remote Modular Terminals (RMTs), and Bounty Hunter. As part of the space EW community, you’ll provide work to support operational activities and influence future capability needs.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Peterson Space Force Base, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide technical expertise to develop and deliver operational insights into the Mission Delta 3 space EW systems

Ensure that Mission Delta 3 customers receive expert guidance in detailed discussions with both internal and external stakeholders

Provide communication systems expertise through mission analyses, specification of requirements, architectural trades, guidance on interface requirements, feedback on contractor design and development details, assessments of program risks and opportunities, system verification through testing and analysis, and fielding

Effectively work with members of Mission Delta 3, other government stakeholders, Aerospace, and other contractors

Take initiative to anticipate and be responsive to Mission Delta needs

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in reports and briefings with government stakeholders and Aerospace management on plans, progress, and system details

Share your expertise and program knowledge to help develop other employees

What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for Space Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Communications Systems Engineering):

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field is required

A minimum of 12 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the national security space mission area is required

Proven ability to analyze satellite and ground communication systems, including the interpretation and review of detailed technical specifications and interface control documents

Demonstrated project development experience coupled with a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Professional technical experience with communication systems

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including the potential for OCONUS travel

This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain access to SAP, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related STEM field is strongly preferred

Experience in operational warfighting activities such as electromagnetic, cyber, or orbital warfare

Knowledge in space electromagnetic warfare

Familiarity in fielding ground-based space communication systems

Skilled with testing and analyzing communication systems to verify requirements

Experience in working with stakeholders to elicit, document, peer review, and validate requirements for DoD system requirements documents and statements of work

Recent relevant experience in working with electromagnetic warfare government stakeholders

Background with Mission Delta 3 systems

In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisitions, information technologies, cybersecurity, or a combination of these fields

Current or previous access to SAP, which is issued by the U.S. government, is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

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