Systems Engineer Principal - 3496

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!   RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership in support of the Command Destruct, Data Handling and Range Safety Subsystems for the Eastern Range (ER) and Western Range (WR) and maintain situational awareness of all activities and issues related to assigned subsystems
• Lead and conduct Subsystem Working Group (SSWG) meetings to ensure subsystem needs and deficiencies are being addressed and that a resolution/way ahead plan is in place. This includes at a minimum reviewing and dispositioning Deficiency Reports, DMSMS cases, Risks, Spare Part Levels and Anomaly Reports and Launch Customer Program Requirements Documents.
• Identify, document, and prioritize assigned subsystem needs/deficiencies
• Support the development of annual and out year spend plans to identify company-initiated recommended projects as well as recommended Government-funded projects in support of Command Destruct, Data Handling and Range Safety subsystems
• Provide systems engineering oversight and leadership for products and/or processes including the identification and review of changes to the Configuration Item (CI) tree as it relates to assigned subsystems
• Serve as the primary RGNext Engineering POC to the Government for assigned subsystems
• Provide project systems engineering and integration support to assigned internal and external projects as they relate to assigned subsystems
• Participate in and brief Government Project Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to ensure systems engineering and integration needs and assigned activities and milestones are completed on time
• Develop inputs to basis of estimates and proposals in support of Command Destruct, Data Handling and Range Safety-related efforts
• Analyze, develop, recommend, and implement approaches to meet all assigned tasks and milestones
• Prepare technical documentation including briefing material and reports to communicate information to appropriate personnel including leadership and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Outstanding analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate to management and customers
• Outstanding time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external customers and provide guidance to less experienced personnel
• Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team including leading teams
• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results

Required Experience

• BS degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• Five or more years’ experience in an Engineering or technical environment with an emphasis on Systems Engineering
• Experience working with Windows based computer systems and components and Office tool suite
• Experience working with Project IPTs
• Fundamental knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering processes
• Working knowledge of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base Launch Range and its instrumentation preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.