Intermediate NOPS Network Architecture

Stellar Solutions is seeking a satellite control Network Systems Architect.  The successful candidate will have familiarity with DoD, Commercial and IC network architecture design, standardized TCP/IP interfaces, operational requirements, protocols, dynamic and real time optimized contact scheduling and orbit analytics. Excellent writing skills are required as is familiarity with digital engineering environments.

As a Network Systems Architect, you will work with a small team to accomplish various studies within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of contractors and government professionals.    The successful applicant will have excellent theoretical knowledge of engineering principles and practical construction experience.

Responsibilities include performing detailed studies and requirements validation of current network "as is" baselines, developing recommendations for system improvements and efficiencies for "to be" architectures and recommending phased approaches to implement and integrate design upgrades. The position requires conducting inerviews of existing stakeholders, distilling information for audiences to prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews. Candidates must be professional, self-starters, innovative, have strong communication skills, and work well with engineers, technicians, and customer staff.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Space Operations or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant technical experience in the fields of satellite ground operations and network architect design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced,multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing often widely different project tasks and types
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Fundamental systems engineering understanding 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Space Operations or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years experience in Commercial, DoD and/or IC ground network architecture design and/or operations
• Schriever SFB experience in NOPS, Space Delta 6 and/or Space Delta 8
• Embrace working in collaborative environments with a mix of government and contractor personnel
• Familiar with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering tools, implementation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience drafting/editing presentations for senior government and contractor leaders

Security Clearance & Other Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require a current, active U.S. Top Secret TS/SCI Clearance with a current polygraph (less than 10 years) 
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments outside of the greater Colorado Springs area. Travel <10%
• Role is 100% onsite at government location (Schriever SFB) or at contractor location. This is not a work from home or remote opportunity.

The typical pay range for this position is USD $200,000 - $250,000 per year, total package. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all included as part of package).

Deliverables will be in the format of reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction.