GEOINT Systems Engineer Support

GEOINT Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Dayton, OH WPAFB

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL: <25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a GEOINT Systems Engineer located at WPAFB Dayton, OH to support our ISR/SOF contract.

The ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a large acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical / professional field. Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical / professional discipline. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)

Functionally Aligned Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Contractor will apply the principles, criteria, and procedures of the DoD to include DoD 5000.01 and DoD 5000.02 as well as the policies and processes of USAF, HQ AFMC, AFLCMC Engineering Directorate, ISR & SOF Directorate and Division level to all AFLCMC/WIN engineering tasks. The Contractor will perform data gathering, data entry, and data analysis, as well as apply knowledge of the acquisition process.
• The Contractor will provide operationally relevant GEOINT engineering services to assist with technology development activities that identify, analyze, evaluate, test, and implement new capabilities for potential incorporation into the intelligence collection architecture.
• The Contractor will assist with integrating preplanned improvements or follow-on capabilities to candidate sensors for existing or emerging platforms and sensor data with current exploitation elements as required to execute the T&E mission, to include but not limited to the following activities: I&TS, Reduction of Data Using Compression Enhancements (RDUCE), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), as well as other emerging next generation imaging sensor development programs managed by AFLCMC/WIN such as those under the High Altitude Long Range GEOINT Capabilities (HALRGC) study, Laser Radar/Light Detection and Ranging (LADAR/LIDAR) study, and Hyperspectral Imaging, and EO/IR sensor designs. Engineering services will be provided with commensurate expertise in GEOINT technology areas, DoD acquisition, and system engineering processes.
• The Contractor will assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements which will be used by the weapon system contractor to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment for deployment. The Contractor will assist in performing technical/mission analyses of operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs. The Contractor will assist in reviewing the overall system design baseline (architecture and interoperability requirements). The Contractor will assist in the areas of integrated subsystem controls, environmental control, thermal management, auxiliary and emergency power, mechanical systems, and fire/overheat protection systems.
• The Contractor will assist with processes for drafting project documentation, including SOOs and SOWs, program plans, schedules, and presentations. The Contractor will assist in drafting documentation required by regulations and statues, to include but not limited to the SEP and LCSP. The Contractor will assist with reviewing documents and data and providing comments. The Contractor will assist test teams in the development of test requirements and reviewing test plans.
• The Contractor will assist in reviewing and analyzing technical proposals or modifications for cost, design feasibility and system compatibility. The Contractor will assist in reviewing specifications, including system, system segment, and equipment specifications, and ICDs submitted by the weapon system contractor or other DoD agencies involved in the program.
• The Contractor will assist in supporting and conducting engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical/schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies. The Contractor will assist in the support and conduct of systems analyses to include system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment.
• The Contractor will assist in supporting the evaluation of IMP, IMS, and SEDS engineering cost estimates. The Contractor will assist in the evaluation of systems test plans (such as systems test plans/test and evaluation master plans) and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing.
• The Contractor will provide systems/subsystems integration support for the acquisition, development, and verification of systems and equipment. The Contractor will assist in the development of integration plans, interface management and control plans, and integration test plans. The Contractor will assist in conducting analyses and trade studies to define interface requirements, establishing cost effective interface design solutions, and resolving interface problems. This support will include assisting in the review of ICDs, participation on appropriate ICWG activities, tracking status of ICD development and problem resolution. The Contractor will assist in review of integration test plans, procedures, and data. The Contractor will assist in special studies to define alternative interface/integration approaches.
• The Contractor will assist in DoD and Air Force system-of-systems acquisition engineering processes. The Contractor will assist in sensor development and integration on manned or unmanned air vehicles. The Contractor will assist in areas such as integrated subsystem controls, avionics, communications/data link integration, and electrical power integration. The Contractor will assist in producing architectures which assess the user needs, document the planned and existing systems intended to meet the needs, determine deficiencies, develop alternative solutions, and recommend a solution to meet the deficiencies. The Contractor will assist in developing a plan to implement the chosen solution. These architectures could cover a command's need, such as, GEOINT systems for an advanced aircraft, system architecture need for a multi-user GEOINT systems or GEOINT mission sub-area architectures for strategic, tactical, and support communication systems.
• The Contractor will assist in engineering support including defining GEOINT system and subsystem requirements, system analysis, integration, test, and evaluation activities and identifying potential related projects to GEOINT programs. The Contractor will assist in the technical and management aspects of GEOINT requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

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