Systems Engineer - Relative Dynamics

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.

Relative Dynamics Inc. is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer to provide support to end users on a variety of issues and to identify, research, and resolve technical problems.

LOCATION DETAILS: This position will be located in Vandenburg, CA. After starting the position, temporarily located in VA for up to 30 days, then more permanently in CA w/ occasionally travel to CO.

TRAVEL: Up to 50% CONUS and OCONUS travel

What You'll Get to Do:

• Serve as a liaison between multiple US Government (USG) organizations;
• Understand and be proficient with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
• Advise and assist intelligence analysis, technical collection, and exploitation priorities supporting USG plans and operations.
• Demonstrate experience in mission planning and requirements focusing on system, people, and process solutions that satisfy customer needs.
• Establish and coordinate technical support relative to mission, capabilities, and limitations.
• Respond to unexpected situations or new developments requiring on-site engagement to build broader operational knowledge and inform USG management.
• Facilitate direct access to available USG-hosted intelligence databases, providing instruction and administrative assistance to build more collaborative networks.
• Coordinate direct contact between analysts and collection managers for policy, program, managerial, analytic, or operational responsibilities.
• Provide requirements formulation advice and assistance, highlighting USG plans and operations and participating in exercises and wargames.
• Inform USG on joint all-source analytic tradecraft training related to writing for release and tear line reporting criteria.
• Develop programmatic and technical information to support the program management decision-making process.

What You'll Need:

• Required Experience:
  • BS and/or MS in STEM-related discipline
  • 10 years’ experience
  • Experience collaborating with the community to prioritize, rank, and task technical collection
  • Experience in processing and exploiting technical intelligence and the production of intelligence products for dissemination to the community
  • Space Situational/Domain Awareness
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (with ability to obtain CI Poly)
• Required Skills:
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a highly fluid environment, within a team and with other groups or customers
  • Strong degree of professionalism, excellent organization skills
  • Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently and switch between tasks quickly
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, and detail-oriented and ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
  • Ability to organize and lead meetings, prepare clear oral and written direction, correspondence, and reports
  • Good problem-solving skills for data analysis and detection of latent issues in data products

• Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience with being a liaison between multiple USG organizations

What You Won't Do:

• Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.