Systems Engineer

Job Title

Systems Engineer -

Location

SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering, General Laborer

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$80,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$140,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?

• Employment Category: Full-Time/Regular
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Travel: Occasional
• Security Clearance: N/A
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
• Salary: $80,000-$140,000 - commensurate with experience

Job Description:
STC is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support the satellite Mission Management processes for the NESDIS Office of Common Services (OCS). Mission Managers work with NOAA Program Offices, external stakeholders, mission partners, and end users to plan and align activities for each satellite mission they manage, ensuring the successful integration of satellite mission data into the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework (NCCF).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage stakeholder needs and priorities to include facilitating regular updates and communication, aligning activities with government leads and partners to meet mission timelines.
• Ensure accurate requirements for products and flow into the NCCF for each individual satellite mission providing data.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules for mission activities and OCS responsibilities for satellite missions flowing into the NCCF, ensuring alignment with Program Office milestones.
• Provide systems engineering expertise to support the development of technical task agreements (TTAs) to secure funding for mission tasks. This includes coordination with functional organizations to obtain cost estimates and alignment with task scope.
• Track and report on funded activities, providing updates at monthly status reviews and program mission reviews.
•  Design and utilize standardized reporting templates to create comprehensive monthly reports.
•  Provide inputs into the technical solution architecture while ensuring business needs and user requirements are aligned.
•  Oversee technical execution, process implementation, and integration cycles as appropriate
•  Interface with mission partners and end users to determine required core services and capabilities needed to integrate and implement mission specifications

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Requirements

• Expert understanding of systems engineering and project management principles, best practices, and tools.
• NOAA/NASA background, with advanced knowledge of environmental products development and processing.
• Previous exposure to cloud computing and data storage solutions
• Proficiency in agile methodology and project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering, Meteorology or related technical fields

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.