Space Systems Software/Program Manager

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer for a role in Albuquerque, NM.   In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to our customer. The customer is one of three US Space Force acquisition organization and is the one specializing in delivering first-of systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF. For each project, they set up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. You will work on one of these small teams where your contributions are directly responsible for the success of each program.     Role and Responsibilities: You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).   Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options. Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects. Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures. Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.  Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. country: US all locations: [Albuquerque, NM] commitment: Full-time department: Advanced Programs location: Albuquerque, NM team: Engineering Required Qualifications:: Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience. An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license. Relevant MA/MS/ME degree. Experience in the development and fielding software for space systems to include software architectures and requirements development for satellites and ground systems. Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs. Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing. Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition. Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management. Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS). Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph. Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment.  Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States Desired Qualifications:: Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI. System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office. Experience with rapid prototyping. Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities. Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software. Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs. Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems. Fluency with IC organizations.