Description

Position Name: Systems Engineer III 

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916 

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to achieve and maintain a DOD Security clearance.

Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories LLC (BESL) is a premier technical, operationally focused, ISO and CMMI certified Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) located throughout the U.S. and abroad. 

Our mission: Forging customer success by providing unsurpassed, exceptional, innovative technical engineering solutions supporting our nation's defense through superior space, ISR, and cybersecurity engineering services. "Unlocking Solutions!" to our Customer's most difficult problems. 

We provide solutions in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Support, Test and Evaluation, Acquisition Planning, Modeling and Simulation, Training, and Operational Concept Development in multiple mission areas encompassing Offensive and Defensive Space Control, Cyber Information and Operations, and Intelligence Community Support. 

BESL is building the next generation of Space Warfighting capabilities in areas of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic and Communications Signal Intelligence, Cyber Information and Operations, Offensive and Defensive Space Control. 

We support U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), National Security Agency (NSA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the US Intelligence Community (IC). 

Benefits Comprehensive suite of Benefits with Fantastic 401k & HIGH Company Match! Many Employer Provided Benefits including Generous Paid Leave - Holiday, Sick, Free Administrative Days, Educational programs, Tuition Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD and More! 

Position Description

Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories LLC (BESL) is hiring for an innovative Systems Engineer with ground segment experience to support an exciting new worldwide opportunity based in Colorado Springs, CO. Qualified candidates must possess a DevSecOps development background utilizing Agile frameworks and an in-depth familiarity and ability using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practice. 

This exciting new work requires experience designing, developing, operating, and testing ground/satellite systems. 

Responsibilities include engaging with the customer to deliver Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to enhance the operations environment and deliver critical solutions to complex problems. Must be able to work with the customer to identify needs, achieve goals, and meet expectations. Experience with some or all of standard satellite ground functions is preferred. This includes mission data processing, situational awareness, automation, front-end processors, ground antennas, crypto equipment, and terrestrial communication network. 

Qualified personnel will exhibit flexibility and the ability to work individually and/or in a team environment with customers and other SME personnel. 

Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Experience designing, developing, testing, or operating ground/satellite systems.
• Experience with one or more areas of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning, and scheduling, satellite operations, and Digital Signal Processing. 
• 3 years working with USG satellite or ground customer teams.
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). 
• Experience with System requirements management (A-Spec/B-Spec).
• Assist the development of the program's Ground Segment CONOPS, design and test plan using MBSE tools. 
• Collaborate and support remote Ground operations interfaced with a common operating location.
• Provide support to SI&T program teams. 
• Establish verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes and procedures for ground architecture elements such as ground antennas, factory development, and test sites, operations and support sites, cyber boundaries, and external interfaces to mission partners for tasking and dissemination.
• Perform various analyses to optimize the total system of systems and/or system architecture. 
• Derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance. 
• Support definition of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for network operations or remote operations.

Requirements

 Position Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelors (EE) or, BS or, BA a related STEM field from an accredited institution or, a combination of technical education and experience in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or, a Preferred Master's with related work experience, or, a PhD with related work experience.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Signals Experience/understanding of Radio Frequency and signal flow.
• Agile environment experience.
• DevSecOps development practices utilizing Agile Frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 certification (Security ).
• Electronic warfare experience.
• Familiarity with Electromagnetic Spectrum/digital communications .
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for RF and IT systems .
• Previous Military or Military environment experience.
• Root cause analysis experience .

Clearance Requirement: Must be able to achieve and maintain a DOD Security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to achieve and maintain a U.S. Passport
Security Clearances Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance and require U.S. citizenship. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that BESL may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. 
Travel Requirements: 
Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS to sites as necessary 
Must be able to achieve and maintain a US passport 
The salary range for this particular effort in Colorado is approximately $90,000 - $120,000
NOTE: Salary range is approximate and is not a guarantee of compensation or, salary. Salary /compensation may vary based on a variety of factors such as, (but not limited to) experience, geographic location, schedule, and/or travel requirements. 
BESL provides a highly competitive benefits portfolio with many employer-provided options. As an award winning, technical, inclusive employer, we offer a full suite of health and disability insurance, 401k (with fantastic company match), educational/tuition assistance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and much more. Specific programs and options available may vary due to schedule type or, date of hire. 
Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories LLC (BESL) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. 
BESL endeavors to maintain a fully accessible website available to all those who desire to submit their application. Should a potential applicant desire to request a reasonable accommodation or, experience difficulty with any part of BESL’s employment process, contact BESL HR at HR@besl.org.