Description

Position: Systems Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories LLC (BESL), is building the next generation of space warfighting capabilities and we are actively seeking qualified, Systems Engineers and technical associates that can visualize, think, apply and execute making a real difference supporting the Warfighter. If that's you, keep reading.

We are a premier, technical, and operationally focused, ISO and CMMI certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) located throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Our mission: Forging our customer's success by providing unsurpassed, exceptional, innovative technical engineering solutions supporting our nation's defense through superior space, ISR, and cybersecurity engineering services. 

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.

Specialties include: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic and Communications Signal Intelligence, Cyber Information and Operations, and Offensive and Defensive Space Control.

We support: U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air 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: We offer a comprehensive suite of Benefits with a Phenomenal 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: Systems Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories LLC (BESL) is seeking qualified Systems Engineers of all levels 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.

Requirements

 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.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

Security Clearance Requirement: A current DoD clearance is required for this work.

Security Clearance: 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 to consider you for other available positions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS to sites as necessary

BESL complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. 

NOTE: The 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.