POSITION: Senior Space Engineer
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

WHO WE ARE:

BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.
We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly knowledgeable in design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents
• Highly knowledgeable in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including but not limited to orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control
• Three to 10 years’ experience in this type of position or program is required. MA/MS degree required; however, a BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support for space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and program management throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, concept development, and system integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance to assist government decision-making.
• Develop and revise acquisition documentation, including Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Acquisition Strategies, Concept of Operations, and technical/system requirement documents, ensuring compliance with the latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare and present reports on individual programs or the broader portfolio in coordination with government program managers.
• Identify process improvements and provide recommendations to reduce risks, including technical, organizational, and programmatic changes. Assist in risk management and mitigation planning.
• Monitor program schedules and acquisitions, report requirement shortfalls, and maintain updated acquisition reports.
• Advise on technical engagements, including meetings, design reviews, and working groups. Support integrated product teams and maintain awareness of portfolio-wide programs and technology development efforts.
• Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection and data assessments. Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and support impact analysis, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise the work of others.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.