Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Future Architecture to support and join our amazing team at El Segundo, CA!  launch system SE&I activities for the Launch Enterprise (ECL) at SMC. 

Key aspects of this oversight will include the following: 

Requirements Validation

Test & Integration

Launch Vehicle, Payload and Launch Site Integration

Day of Launch Activities

Launch Mission Assurance activities, in cooperation with FFRDC

Launch Integration Scheduling

Coordination with launch vehicle providers, satellite developers, associate contractors, FFRDC, and launch program office teams

Job Specific Responsibilities

Conceptual thinking, advanced planning, architecture development, and analysis and review of: designs, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements, complex systems, and formal documentation and presentation of that analysis and review. Areas of specialization include analysis tools, rocket engines, mechanical devices, turbines, propulsion and fluids, materials and properties, contamination control, ordnance, mechanical ground support systems, and environmental control.
Ensure activities, technologies, and capabilities are planned, coordinated, and integrated.
Ensure activities, technologies, and capabilities are operationally ready in a timely manner for launch operations.
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
Evaluates operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Education:

TS/SCI Required
Bachelors degree and ten (10) years or more of related experience in the following areas:
Experience involving NSSL launches or experience involving launch vehicles used in NSSL launches or similar category with other federal agencies such as NASA, NOAA, NSA, etc.
Experience involving launch vehicles used in NSSL launches or similar category with commercial launches, or experience involving launch vehicles used orbital launches other than those described in 1 above.
Experience involving ballistic missile launches, launch process and operations experience, mission integration experience, experience involving ground systems, experience involving other than launch vehicle propulsion comparable to launch propulsion. 
Participated with senior managers to establish plans and objectives
Ability to recommend/make decisions on administrative or project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.

Desired Education & Qualifications:
Masters in STEM field
INCOSE Certification

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.