Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position provides initialization and operations support for government space systems.  The responsibilities include pre-launch planning and execution, post-launch commissioning, and mission anomaly support.

Daily interaction with MOD Tier 1/2 mission life cycle requirements and Tier 1/2 functions.

Space systems ground planning and scheduling 

Analysis and support of space vehicle command and control.

Writing and distributing operations status reports, discrepancy reporting and root cause analysis 

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's of Science (Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering) and ten (10) years or more relevant experience; 

Experience with ground enterprise testing.

Systems Engineering experience to include support to requirements specification, sell-off, evaluation, and closure, risk assessment, Conops development

Experience supporting contract definition, scope evaluation, and contractor statement-of-work day to day execution.

Ability to support definition of mission metrics gathering and plotting using disparate sources across the enterprise.

Detailed understanding of M2C2 Mission Architecture Interfaces (User Interfaces/External Interfaces/Internal Interfaces)

Detailed understanding of M2C2 Command and Telemetry Component (CTC) Interfaces and Design

Ability to use Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Ability to use Scripting languages (python, perl, bash...)

Understanding of Basic Linux (Advanced Linux considered a plus

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.