Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Systems Engineer to support USSF’s SSC family of systems. SSC equips the joint warfighter with space control systems to gain, maintain, and exploit space superiority. SSC executes cradle to grave responsibility for weapon system development, fielding, and sustainment. The candidate will support the Space Electronic Warfare Operating Location (SEWOL) and Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) team in the SSC/SZWC branch which provides its customers with space electronic warfare capability. As such, the position will be responsible for systems engineering in support system procurement, development and sustainment. This position will be part of a fast-paced team helping shape the environment of this fledgling program.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with Government sponsors to test new capabilities on existing and developing space electronic warfare architectures, operations and test infrastructure.
- Provide technical systems engineering support on Integrated Program Teams focused on software development.
- Leverage modeling and simulation tools in systems engineering and product design for prototyping, testing, and optimization of designs
- Provide systems engineering support to the SEWOL and RMT enterprise analysis efforts (e.g., Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Analyses of Alternatives, Prototype Development) to help define needed future capabilities and required supporting infrastructure
- Provide engineering level documentation used to build requirements documents
- Interact with industry and mission partner to capture current and future needs of SEWOL and RMT.
- Review test plans, test procedures, and test reports
- Assist in development of performance-based logistics as a strategy for cost-effective system support
- Assist in requirements development
- Participate in technical meetings and government-led studies assess customer requirements
- Conduct modernization planning activities, including development, usage, data collection, modification, interoperability, integration, analysis, maintenance, and documentation
- Write/review preliminary and final technical reports to support fielding decisions.
- Support detailed development activities such as: research/identify equipment needs, test resource requirements, etc.
- Assist in the execution of acquisition strategies, including drafting statement of work, statement of objectives, request for proposal preparations, monitoring deliverables, and attending acquisition related meetings
- Supports terrestrial space electronic warfare systems acquisition, development, and sustainment, covering fixed, deployable, and virtual systems.
- Provide engineering level documentation to enable testing and reporting.
- Review industry system developer test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
- Aid contractors and review/maintain an integrated master schedule.
- Assist in development of performance-based logistics as a strategy for cost-effective system support.
- Participate in technical meetings and government-led studies assess customer requirements.
- Conduct modernization planning activities, including development, usage, data collection, modification, interoperability, integration, analysis, maintenance, and documentation.
- Write/review preliminary and final technical reports to support fielding decisions.
- Support detailed development activities such as: research/identify equipment needs, test resource requirements, etc.
- Assist in the execution of acquisition strategies, including drafting Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, Request for Proposal preparations, monitoring deliverables, and attending acquisition related meetings.
Required:
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant work experience. An experience substitution is acceptable for those conferred a Masters Degree with at least 7.5 years related experience or PhD with 3 years of related experience.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following systems or other engineering areas: requirements development, architectures, interfaces, systems integration, test and evaluation, verification, and validation
- Communications and coordination skills with technical team members across multiple organizations to plan, execute, and post-process test activities and data
Desired:
- Space Electronic Warfare and/or Space Test and Training Range (STTR) experience STEM Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or other engineering disciple with at least 7.5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Understanding of the operational and joint planning environment. Proficient in space planning and tasking cycle concepts and applying that to EW mission. Knowledgeable level sufficient to lead the integration between the operational CCMD systems down to the tactical Mission Delta 3 level
- Highly desired to have experience working in space Electronic Warfare tactical units and/or Combatant Command experience in joint planning, targeting, exercises and operations.Proficiency in communications concepts for DoD and/or commercial applications, including waveforms, protocols, and/or architecturesFamiliarity with Space Control Operations and concepts
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Experience with Agile Methodologies
- Strong oral and written communication skills to support interaction with Government, A&AS, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders and other development contractors
- Valid US passport and willingness to travel overseas for short-duration temporary duties
Clearance:
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Compensation:
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $140,000-$190,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree and 15 or more years of relevant work experience
- Alternatively, a master's degree and at least 7.5 years of related experience
- Alternatively, a PhD and 3 years of related experience
- Proficiency in requirements development, architectures, interfaces, systems integration, test and evaluation, verification, or validation
- Communications and coordination skills with technical team members across multiple organizations for test planning, execution, and data processing
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Space Electronic Warfare or Space Test and Training Range experience
- STEM master's degree in Systems Engineering or another engineering discipline with at least 7.5 years of relevant experience
- Understanding of operational and joint planning environments
- Proficiency in space planning and tasking cycle concepts applied to electronic warfare missions
- Experience integrating operational CCMD systems with tactical Mission Delta 3 systems
- Experience in space electronic warfare tactical units or Combatant Command joint planning, targeting, exercises, and operations
- Proficiency in DoD or commercial communications concepts, including waveforms, protocols, or architectures
- Familiarity with Space Control Operations
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Valid U.S. passport and willingness to travel overseas for short-duration temporary duties
What We Do
Quantum Sky is a Reston, Virginia-based mission technology company, formerly Tyto Athene, that delivers secure, AI-enabled and quantum-ready capabilities to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its work spans enterprise IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, software, post-quantum cryptography, and applied quantum technologies, helping customers modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and achieve faster, more resilient decision-making across complex, high-consequence missions.
