Operations and Integration Engineer Lead

Peraton•Boulder, CO

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations and Integration Engineer to serve as the technical engineering lead and point of contact (POC) for a mission critical program developing a cutting-edg e capability for Space Systems Command . The ideal candidate will apply deep expertis e in engineering principles to assess requirements, develop engineered designs, and oversee technical execution. This role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborat e with various stakeholders, including government and contractor personnel . This position entails providing overarching guidance and technical direction for the program to ensure seamless development and operation execution .

Requirements

Minimum Experience/Degree: 10 years (Ph.D.), 1 4 years (MS/MA), 1 6 years (BS/BA), or 20 years (without a degree)
Active TS/SCI clearance
Expertise in theory of space operations, performance characteristics, vulnerability, and employment of Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) systems .
Experience leading analysis, evaluation, and assessment of defensive spac e systems and technologies.
Proven ability to oversee engineering efforts related to Resilient MWT , the corresponding ground segment design and integration to includ e design, development and maintenance .
Understanding of Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) and its implementation .
Knowledge of Threat Modeling Analysis Program (TMAP) digital models, simulations, and hardware representations of defensive systems.
U nderstanding of IEEE15288.1 and SSC-T-005 standards
Proven understanding and ability to implement IVVT practices
Proven ability to apply MBSE SAM concepts, applications, and use of tools such as CAMEO
Proven ability to apply INCOSE Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK)
Knowledge of Resilient MWT Systems and the correlating Ground Segments .
Familiarization with the Integrated Master Schedule process and

Nice To Haves

Understanding of agile development process and ability to adjust based on evolving requirements
Understanding of Risk Management processes, assessment, and mitigation techniques
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts and a proven ability to integrate those concepts into an engineering solution
Understanding of the dev elopment of engineering document ation such as a Systems Requirements document ation and CI/CD pipeline documentations, REVTM
Familiarization with OPIR ground segments
Familiarization of F MIL-STD-882E and developing On-Orbit Hazard Analysis Safety Assessment Reports
Familiarization with SAE TA-STD-0017 and MIL-STD-11991B
Familiarization of SSC’s Forge Framework

Responsibilities

Serve as the Chief Engineer and primary technical POC for the program.
Oversee all SEIT, Software development and GEP development and integration .
Represent the program as the primary engineering POC to the Customer .
Apply engineering principles to assess requirements, develop design plans, and ensure technical feasibility.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to foster support for program objectives .
Oversee project efforts to ensure technical execution remains on schedule and within budget.
Work with PMO and TPOCs to define technical requirements, schedules, performance criteria, and project kick-off briefings , readiness reviews , update program deliver able s .
Provide recommendations based on technical assessments and present findings to key decision-makers.
Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation in support of Customer requirements .
Supervise and mentor junior engineers as needed.
Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across technical teams.
Support the PMO by conducting programmatic and technical evaluations and integration test events .
Manage multiple projects at varying stages of completion and prioriti zation effectively.
This position is contingent upon award of contract