Satellite Launch System Integrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Launch System Integrator to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO).  Qualified candidates should possess demonstrated ability and experience in space/launch operations.

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

·       Assist in developing Launch Vehicle LV interface requirements and define acceptable evidence and associated verification plans

·       Assist in developing launch base facility, transportation, safety, and communications requirements and associated verification plans

·       Evaluate Launch related CDRLs and prepare feedback for Gov’t customer review

·       Participate in technical meetings and working groups with the satellite developer, launch provider, and launch base representing SPO equities

·       Represent Gov’t customer for all launch-related issues

·       Participate in launch rehearsals

·       Provide on-site launch base support once SV arrives, serve as payload processing facility interface to the SPO

·       Support the Flight Director during Launch & Initialization (L&I) activities

·       Evaluate all new entrant LVs for applicability to the SPO mission

·       Travel, as required, to prime contractor location, launch base, and launch provider facilities

TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required 

Qualifications

·       BS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline

·       5 years’ experience in space related systems to include operations, acquisition, program management, integration, test, and evaluation

·       Familiarity with new entrant Launch Vehicles from ULA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others

·       Understanding of launch vehicle performance to varied orbits and ability to provide rapid response to leadership

·       Familiarity with capabilities and limitations of launch facilities on both coasts

·       Familiarity with payload fairing environments such as humidity, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and payload contamination issues

·       Understanding of the payload processing facility capabilities and specific program needs related to launch base processing

·       Understanding of payload transportation requirements and current USG capabilities

·       Understanding of launch environments to include coupled loads analysis, inertial and quasi-static loads, shock, and vibration

·       Ability to work autonomously with little oversight

·       Ability to travel approximately 25% during year of launch

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 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.