Sr Proj Lead- NOAA- s Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS, NOAA/NESDIS/Office of

Company: CLEARED CONNECTIONS
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: February 13, 2021

Job Description:

Security Clearance Jobs for Defense and Intelligence Careers In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally. This position will support Ground Services Systems Engineering and the Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS) Project at the NOAA/NESDIS supporting the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS). Key Functions Perform system engineering tasks, including requirements analysis, traceability, verification & interfaces Support Design, Integration & Test Conduct analyses & architecture/systems trade studies Be responsible for direct customer technical support on RFIMS ground services development, including systems engineering & trade studies Participate in NOAA ground segment studies to propose cost effective solutions for future RFIMS architecture Provide direct support to senior government decision makers regarding acquisition strategy Apply broad skillset to innovative solutions for RF ground systems Provide technical leadership between customers' and Aerospace technical management staff Coordinate COTS migration activities to reduce operational costs and to mitigate the risk of system obsolescence Establish strategic technology direction to improve the system quality and reduce maintenance costs. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science Twelve or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including space and/or ground systems and a background in systems engineering, technical and project leadership in an engineering organization or program office Ability to provide radio frequency engineering and technical support leadership in the areas of ground systems (RF communication and Broadband spectrum) Proven skills in the understanding of software and hardware system interactions and related technologies; real-time systems; performance analysis; systems integration issues; development methodologies (spiral, prototyping, agile, object-oriented, modeling, etc.); technology recommendations; and evaluating the impact of candidate technical approaches on all parts of the system Ability to support Radio Frequency spectrum interference on space to ground communication links and coordinate solution strategies Experience with cellular telephone communication frequency interference Experience with commercial, NASA and/or NOAA space systems Proven expertise to provide technical support for engineering studies and evaluations of proposed and existing hardware and software architectures Proven experience in long term IT Strategy, legacy system migration and ground system development/integration Understanding and previous procurement management support expertise for moderate to large systems acquisitions Experience with federal acquisition policies and practices Applicant must be able to communicate with a broad range of customers, technologists, program managers, system engineers, and senior government leadership Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers is required. Excellent technical written and oral communication skills are essential. Advanced Degree (PhD preferred) in Engineering/Science with focus on Radio Frequency Spectrum Expertise/knowledge in the entire software lifecycle from concept of operations to end of life for satellite or RF ground systems including architecture, program management, risk assessment, and process improvement Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . 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