Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Radar Satellite Engineer to provide radar sensor expertise
and technical assistance within a Government Program Office. The position will be located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
In this role, you will apply engineering knowledge and operational expertise
to oversee Radar development activities as part of the planning and execution
of a next generation Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) satellite architecture.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:
- Work in an interactive team environment with
Government customer leads, payload development contractors, and operational
user community representatives.
- Apply engineering knowledge to support the
design, development, manufacturing, and testing of Radar sensors including
development of the radar processors and antennas
- Assist in understanding radar GEOINT user
needs, analyzing operational/user requirements, and developing acquisition requirements
to flow-down to responsible acquisition offices.
- Participate in system design activities, as
necessary, to determine if the proposed design is adequate to meet the
established operational requirements.
- Support the customer in the oversight of radar
development, integration, and test activities and provide feedback to the GPOC
- Assess radar payload technical performance and
identify risks to program plans and schedules.
- Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic
risks at the enterprise and system level and then work with the GPOC to develop
and evaluate mitigation approaches
- Track development issues, significant accomplishments and upcoming
events and provide weekly status updates, orally and in writing
- Author, review, and coordinate documents
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph
- Experience working in a satellite System
Program Office (SPO) or a satellite development facility
- Able to confidently and proactively execute Government
customer intent, within the bounds of a SETA’s authority but in the absence of
detailed Government direction
Desired
Qualifications:
- Experience working at an operational ground
station or as field representative in support of satellite operations
- Minimum of 9 years of engineering experience
with radar satellite development activities
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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