Staff Systems Engineer

Position Description

Serco is looking for a Staff Systems Engineer, to join our team! The engineer will be working on designing and managing all aspects of the solution lifecycle, but particularly focus on early stages of transforming needs and opportunities into architectural concepts and solutions located in Orlando, FL. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your DoD Secret security clearance

Dependent on selected candidate; may consider full time teleworking

In this role, you will:

• Create the link between problems and solutions and develop the system requirements to ensure successful solution results.
• Harness standard system engineering processes for the development of complex systems.
• Interface with a range of stakeholders from executives to detailed engineering disciplines.

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance 
  • U.S Citizenship 
• A Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (STEM degree required)
  • Or a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (STEM degree required) with a minimum 10 years of experience in the following listed below in lieu of Masters degree 
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the following; 
  • Experience working within formal engineering, development, integration, requirements analysis, and/or testing processes for the development of complex systems
  • Experience working with satellite communications technology system architecture, interfaces, protocols, control, planning, equipment, concept of operation, troubleshooting, policies, and/or procedures
  • Experience and proven track record of harnessing standard system engineering processes for the development of complex systems with familiarity with some of the following areas: architecture development, systems analysis, requirements and interface management, and Engineering Review Board representation over the total systems lifecycle.Excellent oral and written communications, targeted at a range of stakeholders from executives to detailed engineering disciplines
• Knowledge base of Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) or other MILSATCOM enterprise-ground system architectures
• Knowledge base of commercial SATCOM systems and their supporting ground and management systems
• Knowledge of the MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM market space, including knowledge of industry partners, customers, vendors, products and currently deployed ground systems
• Familiarity with Space Force and SDA acquisition processes and priorities
• Understanding of different satellite orbits/missions and how each drives different aspects of ground systems performing planning, monitoring, data transfer/relay, and command/control
• Ability to articulate risks and opportunities presented by various space architectures to ground systems
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Understanding of current state-of-the-art in satellite communications, networking, cloud processing and AI/ML as well as where industry and the government are heading in these areas
• Ability to apply that understanding to positioning R&D, proposal, and shaping efforts to best position NG for future success
• Experience working with various standards bodies such as IEEE, 3GPP, and MIL-STDs
• Experience coordinating with Business Development and Capture Management teams transforming customer needs into winning solutions. Experience with proposal development
• Experience or familiarization with analysis of satellite events, troubleshooting anomalies, outages, interference, technical feasibility, interoperability
• Familiarization with DoD systems and subsystems (e.g. C2ISR platforms, SATCOM, data links)
• Familiarization with computer networking and cyber security principles and practices
• Knowledge of advanced satellite waveforms and modem operations
• Cross-domain technical experience including RF communications, space-to-ground communications, network engineering, and electrical/mechanical systems
• Understanding of radio frequency (RF) theory as it relates to communications (including satellite link performance parameters, link budgets and interference calculations)

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $121,744.58 to $210,984.64; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.