Space Surveillance Systems Engineer III HUNTSVILLE

Opportunity to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) located in the exotic and tropical island of Kwajalein in the Republic of Marshall Islands.  Reagan Test Site (RTS) complex includes a variety of radar, telemetry, and other instrumentation and communication systems. 


KRS provides a great benefits package including medical/dental insurance, life/AD&D insurance, 401K savings plan, long and short term disability, paid time off, holidays, workers compensation.  KRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Space Surveillance Systems Engineer III (Location: Huntsville, AL/Full Time)
Responsibilities:
Support RTS Space Surveillance Operations performed primarily from Huntsville, AL. The Systems Engineer will support a combination of technical activities in Huntsville. Work with KRS Operations, Hardware, Software and MIT/LL technical staff on RTS radar systems in support of military and scientific space operations. Support the successful phase-in and implementation of remote RTS operations via existing SATCOM and installed fiber optic network connectivity. Support radar system troubleshooting, investigation of anomalies, and solution implementation with remote and local hardware and software technical staff. Support Real Time Program (RTP) and Space Surveillance Operations Analytical tools (S4) performance validation, development & provide the formal testing for Operational software release updates. Support verification of RTS radar metric data accuracy, data products quality and 24 x 7 reliability.
Support the operations staff in standard preparation and planning for new launch support providing key information for successful radar system setups and mission execution. Support an increased role as a Test Director on certain space missions of higher complexity where multiple RTS sensors are used and could require non-traditional and/or customer specified (special) mission data products.
Support progress in RTS radar system improvements in the areas of radar tracking performance, automation opportunities, and expanding mission capability. Support performance assessment and provide input on periodic refresh of modernized radar equipment to include common off the shelf (COTS) and radar open systems architecture (ROSA) components. Support development and implementation of data storage and archiving capabilities for the purpose of operations training & mission preparation.

Job Knowledge:
Possess specific knowledge and experience in the area of radar systems, hardware, and associated software. Has knowledge of digital signal processing techniques.
Specific Responsibilities:
Support of RTS Space Surveillance Operations performed from the Kwajalein Space Operations Command Center (K-SPOCC) or other facility as identified in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements:
Mandatory:
BSEE related to the above expertise with 5 years of experience.

Preferred:
MSEE related the above expertise with 3 years of experience. RTS site specific engineering experience is a major plus due to desire to retain on-site corporate knowledge in the Space Operations mission area.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation/criminal background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required for the position offered.

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