Systems Engineer Commercial Satellite Office

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the NRO Commercial System Program Office (CSPO).  This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future combined IC/DoD Government and commercial space architecture.  The candidate will evaluate and report on the current DoD and IC use of commercial space providers and help inform gaps in industry-provided commercial space capabilities. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of satellite capabilities & activities.  The successful candidate will work both independently and in a team-based environment. 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly support CSPO as the office responsible for commercial overhead data acquisition for the NRO
• Support the CSPO execute their responsibilities in leading the Enterprise Commercial Consortium (ECC) which is the NRO’s “Front Door” for engagement with Commercial satellite data providers
• Prepares NRO industry engagement written materials for conferences and other externally facing engagements
• Prepares an assessment of the commercial data provider marketplace and create opportunities for direct engagements with commercial providers in a variety of virtual and in-person forums
• Prepares and documents findings related to commercial data provider marketplace capabilities & technologies
• In response to NRO Directorate market research needs, provides timely and relevant reports and briefings to NRO Directorates on commercial data provider capabilities
• Liaises and coordinates across NRO Directorates/Organizations to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and data requirements

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (preferred); or Science, Space related field and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• 5 or more years of Space systems engineering experience
• Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing research reports and presentation briefings
• Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership

Desired Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of Space systems engineering experience
• Up to date understanding of Commercial Space provider marketplace and current satellite capabilities

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.