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Senior Staff Aerospace Engineer SME

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Aerospace Engineer SME to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)/ Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) to provide support in cradle to grave efforts. Responsibilities include:

  • Support flight experiment mission and operations planning including:
  • Procedure development for all phases of the mission.
  • CONOPS development.
  • Launch and Early Operations (LEOps) plan
  • Operational testing via simulator (to include setup, configuration, and use of various virtual simulations and flatsats).
  • Ground system testing to include operations acceptance testing, factory compatibility tests, and launch-base compatibility tests.
  • Mission operations center planning to include facility planning, layout, and preparation.
  • Participation in events such as day in the life tests, exercises, rehearsals, and mission dress rehearsals as an operator, systems expert, or mission planner
  • Directly support flight operations, including:
  • Spacecraft on-orbit operations and experimentation including on- call support as required.
  • Operations acceptance testing to include regression testing of new operational components and processes.
  • Development of vehicle fault detection reporting systems.
  • Anomaly resolution support and reporting.

Qualifications Required:

  • 15+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, recognized as an defense industry SME.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive, proven experience in the integration of flight experiments, including system design, test planning, execution, and post-flight analysis.
  • Strong understanding of aerospace systems and the technical aspects of flight test operations, including hardware/software integration, telemetry, and mission-critical systems.
  • Experience in anomaly investigation and resolution, including root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to ensure mission success.
  • Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry standards, regulations, and best practices, particularly those related to flight tests and system integration.
  • Expertise in systems engineering principles and practices, including requirements definition, validation, and verification.
  • AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE with SCI ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

 

Qualifications Desired:

  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Required Certifications: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Employment Type: Full-Time

Background Check Type: 7 year Pre-employment

Drug Screen Required: None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range

$137,113.60 - $191,817.60 USD

 

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Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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