Provide essential technology subject matter expertise to the Aerospace/US Government program office team to guide development of future FORGE Mission Data Processing (MDP) capabilities, including framework and software releases.
Serve as a member of the trusted team of FORGE team representatives to the operations community.
Support acquisition program office responses, engagements, and discussions with operations.
Integrate efforts across FORGE thrust area development activities, including FORGE Framework and FORGE Processing, to ensure consistency and operational suitability.
Execute technical trades defining/refining future FORGE MDP technical program roadmaps and acquisition plans.
Represent Aerospace in program meetings and technical forums such as design reviews, technical interchanges, and site-specific meetings.
Work independently with both internal and external customers and with technical support as a technical authority and consultant.
Organize Aerospace’s technical efforts to deliver next-generation OPIR capabilities to operations.
Participate in program status assessments and independent risk assessments that inform Government and Aerospace management of problems and perceived technical problems and recommend courses of action (COA development).
Provide on-site Aerospace presence and communicate with the customer, SETA, SE&I, and contractors.
Collaborate with SETA, SE&I, and government customer counterparts to meet mission needs.

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Engineering or Science
4 years of related engineering experience, particularly Ground Systems, Software Architecture, etc.
Proven track record of integrating efforts between development and operations for newly fielded systems
Strong background in leading teams in ground systems, software development and cloud engineering
Demonstrated experience in engineering and security of cloud-native architectures and mission-critical systems
Experience in designing, developing, deploying, operating, and evolving cloud infrastructures and platforms to support customers
Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures for building reliable, scalable, observable, and secure distributed applications in the cloud
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically if required
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Cloud Engineer – Ground Systems

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