Space Communications Mission Systems and Integration Lead

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Space Communications Mission Systems and Integration Lead to provide support for a government customer in the areas of space systems Tracking, Transport and Ground segments.

 
The role of team is to ensure the segments operate in unison to support mission scenarios and experiments, specifically: the Ground Segment Elements function as an integrated entity providing telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C), mission data uplink/downlink, mission planning and payload tasking, constellation operations, and network management in support of on-orbit demonstrations; System, cross-Segment, and external dependencies and interfaces are understood, documented, and managed; Systems engineering support is provided to system-level and segment level systems engineering activities so that they have support beyond what is provided by the space vehicle (SV) and ground contracts; and Gaps in support for launch operations, mission operations, security, information technology (IT), and other areas have a means for closure.

The successful candidate will lead the Communication Mission Focus Area Team for a new program focused on Mission Integration and System Engineering of a new Space Domain Communication architecture.

 
In this role, you will:
Lead the integration of the Transport Mission capabilities to deliver mission capability including an interoperable mesh network of satellites to provide periodic low-latency and high-capacity data connectivity using Optical Intersatellite Links (OISL) and downlink over tactical Link-16 data links over a given area of responsibility (AoR) Lead the integration of two (2) Satellite Vehicle (SV) vendor solutions, building a total of 20 space vehicles for the initial mesh network capability Provide technical expertise to analyze SV vendor specs, requirements, and design to ensure mission closure Work with both SV vendors, identify gaps in the system architecture and interfaces and refine the CONOPS based upon expected Segment capabilities Specific Tasks include: Lead the Optical (OISL) Mission Integration activities Support the Capstone detailed design, analysis, planning, and integration activities Ensure the detailed Mission Operations integration plan in coordination with stakeholders Work with the stakeholders (Segments, Users, Partners) to define operational details, lower-level use cases (mission elements or components), requirements, interfaces, and controlling documents Evaluate the demonstrations, simulations, and testing required to demonstrate mission capability and document the interfaces, internal and external operations and resources required to successfully accomplish them Develop planning documents, memorandums of agreement or understanding with external agencies as required, and any other documentation required Responsible for the direct supervision of the Systems Engineering/Analysis staff of 5 personnel/subcontractors Develop systems analysis standards and methodology consistent with technical requirements Schedule staff to obtain proper response in a timely manner Review recommendations for systems improvement   Required Experience
10 or more years supporting integration activities for a similar satellite communication systems Ability to use standard tools for required COMM analyses Experience defining the space to ground interface requirements for a COMM transport satellite Excellent ability to present status to Senior Government leaders Experience leading a small (3-8) team of engineers Willing to travel to Government/Vendor sites as needed for integration activities Minimum TS/SCI Clearance required Desired Experience
Previous experience with Space Optical Communication Previous experience with IP-based Networking in space Previous experience with test and integration of tactical data links (Link-16, IBS) into new platforms SAFe Agile Training, Professional Certification, & Hands-On Implementation experience