Senior Systems Engineer

Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF’s SSC family of systems. SSC equips the joint warfighter with space control systems to gain, maintain, and exploit space superiority. SSC executes cradle to grave responsibility for weapon system development, fielding, and sustainment. The candidate will support Mission Delta 3, the Space Electronic Warfare Delta team, in the SSC/SZWC branch which provides its customers with space electronic warfare capability. As such, the position will be responsible for systems engineering in support system procurement, development and

sustainment. This position will be part of a fast-paced team helping shape the environment of this fledgling program and does require approximately 20% travel both CONUS and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Government sponsors to test new capabilities on existing and developing space electronic warfare architectures, operations and test infrastructure.
• Provide technical systems engineering support on Integrated Program Teams focused on software development.
• Leverage modeling and simulation tools in systems engineering and product design for prototyping, testing, and optimization of designs
• Provide systems engineering support to the SEWOL and RMT enterprise analysis efforts (e.g., Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Analyses of Alternatives, Prototype Development) to help define needed future capabilities and required supporting infrastructure
• Provide engineering level documentation used to build requirements documents
• Interact with industry and mission partner to capture current and future needs of SEWOL and RMT.
• Review test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Assist in development of performance-based logistics as a strategy for cost-effective system support
• Assist in requirements development
• Participate in technical meetings and government-led studies assess customer requirements
• Conduct modernization planning activities, including development, usage, data collection, modification, interoperability, integration, analysis, maintenance, and documentation
• Write/review preliminary and final technical reports to support fielding decisions.
• Support detailed development activities such as research/identify equipment needs, test resource requirements, etc.
• Assist in the execution of acquisition strategies, including drafting statement of work, statement of objectives, request for proposal preparations, monitoring deliverables, and attending acquisition related meetings
• Supports terrestrial space electronic warfare systems acquisition, development, and sustainment, covering fixed, deployable, and virtual systems.
• Provide engineering level documentation to enable testing and reporting.
• Review industry system developer test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Aid contractors and review/maintain an integrated master schedule.
• Assist in development of performance-based logistics as a strategy for cost-effective system support.
• Participate in technical meetings and government-led studies assess customer requirements.
• Conduct modernization planning activities, including development, usage, data collection, modification, interoperability, integration, analysis, maintenance, and documentation.
• Write/review preliminary and final technical reports to support fielding decisions.
• Support detailed development activities such as research/identify equipment needs, test resource requirements, etc.
• Assist in the execution of acquisition strategies, including drafting Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, Request for Proposal preparations, monitoring deliverables, and attending acquisition related meetings.
  
  
  

Required

• US Citizen
• STEM Bachelor’s degree, however, non-technical degrees and relevant experience will be considered for non-STEM candidates. 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following systems or other engineering areas requirements development, architectures, interfaces, systems integration, test and evaluation, verification, and validation
• Communications and coordination skills with technical team members across multiple organizations to plan, execute, and post-process test activities and data
  
  
  

Desired

• Offensive and/or Defensive Space Control and/or Space Test and Training Range (STTR) experience
• STEM Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or other engineering disciple with 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in communications concepts for DoD and/or commercial applications, including waveforms, protocols, and/or architectures
• Familiarity with Space Control Operations and concepts
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• Experience with Agile Methodologies, industry certifications such as ACP welcomed
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support interaction with Government, A&AS, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders and other development contractors
• Experience on USAF/USSF acquisition programs focused on space system research, development, test, and evaluation
• A team player that is a self-starter and capable of working in a fast-pasted environment
• Experience implementing and managing engineering processes and interacting with contractors
  
  
  

Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
  
  

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $160,000-$190,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
  
  
  

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.