Job Description

Are you passionate about delivering ground-breaking capabilities to protect and defend US space systems?

Do you like contributing to the new space system concepts that break from traditional architectures?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL's Field Office in El Segundo, CA.

We are a group of hardworking, dedicated engineers and scientists focused on bringing capabilities to the Space Force. Our team values integrity as a trusted organization above all. We are seeking a Satellite Systems Analyst to help us make next generation Space Domain Awareness systems a reality! While supporting the US Space Force and their Space Systems Command (SSC), you will turn payload concepts into reality by guiding activities from integration and test through operational acceptance. You will identify novel concepts and capabilities to prototype and demonstrate as the systems mature and become operational. As a member of our team in El Segundo, you'll contribute to multiple efforts supporting SSC, including concept development, modeling and simulation, and testing.

As a Satellite Systems Analyst your duties will be:

• Lead and contribute to space warfighting modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks for a variety of governmental organizations (25%)
• Ensure the realization of space-based space domain awareness sensors that deliver warfighter impacts in a broader system-of-systems space warfighting architecture (25%)
• Contribute to all phases of the systems engineering process - often at the same time! (20%)
• Develop capabilities-based perspectives, concepts, and requirements for defense organizations, commanders, and staffs (20%)
• Collaborate with and advise key Government decision makers to directly influence technical choices, risk trades, and investment decisions critical to the implementation of solutions to warfighter needs (10%)

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a BS in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Have 5+ years of experience working with satellite systems, payloads, or ground architectures.
• Are skilled in systems engineering and analysis fundamentals including: writing and reviewing requirements definition; understanding interfaces between hosts and payloads; system test design and execution; and risk identification, tracking, and mitigation.
• Are self-motivated and self-directed, with a strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to teach those around you.
• Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and a proficiency at relationship building.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have significant experience in Space Domain Awareness operations, acquisitions, or analysis.
• Are skilled at resolving challenges across the entire acquisition lifecycle.
• Possess a MS in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• Have 10+ years of experience working with satellite systems, payloads, or ground architectures.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

The Los Angeles Field Office's proximity to Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base puts APL at the center of critical space acquisition activities. Many of our programs allow us to work side-by-side with military members, government civilians, FFRDCs, and contractors to solve current challenges and to create future capabilities. The LA Field Office team provides first contact with the SSC sponsor to integrate efforts across all of APL. Superb connectivity to the main Laurel campus encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth for all staff.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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