Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking Systems Engineer on
the OMES II contract in support of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)
program at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The position is located in
Greenbelt, MD.
The Joint Polar Satellite System
(JPSS) is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)
next-generation operational Earth observation program that acquires and
distributes global environmental data primarily from multiple polar-orbiting
satellites. The program plays a critical role to NOAA’s mission to understand
and predict changes in weather, climate, oceans and coasts, and the space
environment, which support the Nation’s economy and protect lives and property.
The Advanced Technology Microwave
Sounder (ATMS) is a key weather instrument that collects microwave radiation
(23GHz to 183GHz) used to characterize the Earth's atmosphere.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- System Engineer supporting ATMS NASA team to provide
oversight of the ATMS flight instrument in all aspects of manufacturing,
integration, and test
- System Engineer reporting to the ATMS Chief Engineer
and ATMS Instrument Systems Engineer
System Engineering skills including
requirements development and verification, technical document preparation and
review is highly desired
Experience in Spaceflight qualified
hardware manufacturing, integration & test is also highly desired.
Technical background in one or more
of the following areas: RF, microwave, antennas, digital signal processing, electronics,
EMI/EMC
- Team player with proven organizational and
verbal/written communication skills for consensus building and coordinating
work across multiple areas
- Travel to the instrument vendor and satellite
integrator sites may be required up to 50% per month, as needed
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelor’s Degree or higher and 10+ years related experience
-Proficient using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
-Certifications in Six Sigma, LEAN, PMP, PMI is a plus
- Experience with writing Excel Macros to aid in report generation
- Familiar with Microsoft Sharepoint
- Experience with DOORS markup for requirement change
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.
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