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Space Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2501423
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, United States
Date Posted: Feb 12, 2025
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description

Description

Description:

SAIC has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems and support for systems engineering activities. Expected salary range 145K- 155K. The successful candidate will:

  • Directly contribute to government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.
  • Apply relevant space operations experience to conduct threat assessments and develop courses of actions; examine and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures to support operational objectives.
  • Assess space protection doctrine, strategies, and plans; provide vetted analysis and recommendations to improve space protection architectures and capabilities.
  • Assess mission and contribute to protection doctrine, strategies, plans, architectures, and associated requirements.
  • Monitor and evaluate war games and exercises (participate if requested); capture and assess lessons learned for best practice implementation to further improve space protection efforts.
  • Oversee integration of space protection functions and capabilities of delivered systems; provide analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered meet operational needs.
  • Assist in planning and oversight of the government’s systems engineering efforts.
  • Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

  • US Citizenship.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters in STEM or relevant field, and seven  (7) years or more experience.
  • Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.) as well as  threat/risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.   
  • Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.)
  • Thorough knowledge of orbital analysis; readily articulates pros/cons of orbital changes.
  • Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
  • Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
  • Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
  • In-depth knowledge of space vehicle components; Satellite Control Network and related terrestrial space control systems.
  • Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team; operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
  • Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
  • Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired:

  • Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator.
  • Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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. 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.

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