Space Satellite I&T Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking Satellite Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs. 

The Satellite Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer supports the System Program Office (SPO) by providing government customer insight in Chantilly and at satellite contractor facilities during design, manufacture, integration, test and launch phases.  Responsibilities will include oversight of various contractor I&T activities; identifying and resolving technical issue by leading and influencing contractor efforts in successfully delivering satellite for on orbit operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads, satellite subsystems developers, and other subject matter experts
• Facilitates communications between Customer Program Office and contractor team and provide written daily and weekly status reports to customer program office
• Identify, communicate and lead program team to address and resolve technical and programmatic issues
• Review, assess and evaluate contractor satellite assembly, integration and test plans and procedures
• Perform test engineering and requirements flow down assessment on all satellite level test plans, procedures and reports
• Provide analysis support on satellite test results to verify the satellite design satisfies the system requirements
• Performs Spacecraft level requirements satisfaction analysis and Functional & Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA)
• Participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to adjudicate and resolve anomalies by direct fact finding, audits, inquiries, and investigations of processing, testing, or operational failures
• Assist in ensuring compliance to interfaces and standards or that appropriate deviations/waivers are in place
• 24/7 shift work may be required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience 
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 5 or more years of Spacecraft systems engineering experience with integration and test experience
• Experience working in satellite development, manufacturing, and I&T
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills (including collaborative communication skills)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• MS in Electrical, Software, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with multiple satellite programs and satellite System Engineering Integration and Test
• Experience with full lifecycle satellite engineering activities/milestones, satellite integration and test, and Launch and Initialization (L&I) activities
• Current NRO-adjudicated clearance 

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.