Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.

Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.

Apogee's ideal Systems Engineer will designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle. If you enjoy Systems Engineering, then you'll love this position and Apogee Integration! 

Program Description

• This program provides SETA (Systems Engineering Technical Advisor) & SE&I (Systems Engineering & Integration) services to an IC customer with a focus on assured space communications and supporting IT infrastructure. This is primarily broken into three major divisions including systems engineering, acquisition and mission operations

What You'll Do

• Responsible for supporting the OS COTR to ensure the end-to-end success of the OS mission thread
• Lead a team of matrixed SETA that will support all functions of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) from working new requirements through transition to operations
• Work closely with the development contractors to facilitate SAFe Agile software development delivery cycles, working to coordinate priorities across the entire SCO enterprise.
• Provide SME level advisory support to the OS COTR, covering all aspects of software development, test and integration, transition to operations, capability acquisition management, etc., which is necessary to support the OS mission thread

Required

• Technical BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree. 6 years of relevant experience in supporting systems engineering or software development/acquisition programs can be substituted for the degree requirement
• Minimum Relevant Experience: 6 years with BS or 4 to 6 years with MS or 2 to 4 years with a PhD
• 4 years of SAFe Agile software development processes
• The ability to work well within a team of engineers
• Demonstrated success in working with government customers

Desired Skills

• BS in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science
• 5 - 10 years of experience supporting the Commercial/Government systems acquisition lifecycle, test and integration of ground systems or segment hardware/software solutions
• Prior experience as a SETA with NUO IC agency customer working acquisition support for a system development
• Prior experience with RF based satellite communications
• Prior experience with digital signal processing
• Prior agile development experience

What You'll Love About Apogee

• Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
• Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
• Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks

• Professional Development Assistance (PDA)

• Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
• Regular interfacing with company leadership

• 401(k) with huge company match
• Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Apogee's Mission

• Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
• Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
• Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success

Apogee is an M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer