Axient -

SPACE

Overview

Axient is seeking asystemsengineerto support our government customer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team supportsthe Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP)Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory. SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

AFRL manages a variety of flight missions and ground programs, focusing on greater levels of connectivity, autonomy, performance, resilience, and collaboration within the Hybrid Architecture. RAPID conducts experimentation to acceleratethe Space Force’s pivot to resilient architectures of the future. This position supports cutting edge test and demonstration for new capabilities for our U.S.SpaceForce.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Creation and/or review of operational concepts

• Creationor input forsystems, software, component, subsystem requirements

• Creation of external and internal interface definitions

• Creationor inputsof preliminary designs

• Creation and/or review of algorithms

• Creation of traceability matrix of higher-level requirements to lowest level requirements

• Support and organize allocation of requirements to engineering disciplines

• Participation in trade studies

• Participation in peer reviews

• Creation of test plans

• Creation of test procedures and reports

• Participation in customer meetings

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science, or related field.

• 2yearswork experienceor equivalentexperiencein a technical discipline (hardware, systems, etc.)

• Ability to obtain an 8570 Certification - IAT Level 2 (e.g. Security+ CE, GSEC, CND, etc...)

Requirements

• Proof of U.S. citizenship

• Must be able to complete and pass a U.S. government background investigation

• Must be able to attain and hold a DoD Top Secret security clearance and handle/safeguard sensitive classified information in accordance with regulations

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Preferences

• Excellent writtenandcommunication skills

• Experience working in government-contractor teams

• Current security clearance

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

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Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID 2023-5181

Category Engineering - Aerospace | Aeronautical

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-NM-Albuquerque

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 2

Clearance Requirement Top Secret