Space Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to provide critical Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services on the SAIC’s prime program Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA.  Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

As the Space Systems Engineer you will serve a USG Program Office in the development of an evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational ground architecture to support the customer’s next generation space systems and technology.  The architecture will support and deliver capabilities in a modular, open architecture that provides global, persistent, real-time surveillance and activity based intelligence information.  You will also provide Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services to work with the customer to establish and execute essential systems engineering and architecting activities to help their organization meet their mission objectives.

Responsibilities to include:

• Strategize with government, SETA and industry partners to conceptualize a future ground architecture to drive the customer's new space architecture.
• Work as a Systems Engineer as part of a world-class Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team.
• Perform technical review and assessment of concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces, and operation of space and ground systems suggested by industry through responses to government Request for Information and Broad Area Announcements.
• Research state-of-the-art space vehicle component technologies and sensor concepts/capabilities and provide technical advice to guide next-generation ground use of those technologies.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to refine requirements and system trades.
• Provide programmatic and acquisition support to include constructing Request for Proposal and Statement of Work material and participating in source selection activities.
• Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings to assess and guide development activities performed by development contractors.
• Review development contractor’s documents and procedures, requirements flow down, verification methodologies, calibration plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans to ensure program success.
• Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and mission operations.
• Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations; brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience providing acquisition support to include working budgets, schedules, requirements, contracts (drafting SOWs, CDRLs, RFPs), and supporting source selection efforts).
• Practical understanding of space and/or ground systems, hardware, software, operations, and their interdependence.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with the customer’s acquisition lifecycle process to help support various projects from inception to completion.
• Strong Government programmatic experience helping the customer drive success in all their activities by providing sound advice.
• Experience supporting the IC.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment.
• Ability to articulate technical recommendations to the customer.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

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.