Systems Engineer Factory Support

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Factory Support Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying next-generation and advanced capability space systems under the Special Programs (SP) Directorate at the newly named Space Systems Command (SSC) and former Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) in El Segundo, CA

Client Overview:

These portfolios of programs are designed to gain, maintain and exploit space superiority in areas including space launch, global positioning, military space vehicle communications, defense meteorological space vehicles, range systems, space vehicle control networks, space-based infrared systems, and space situational awareness capabilities.

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day on-site Systems Engineering and Acquisition Support to the Government Program Manager.
• Operate as part of Government and Contractor technical teams providing acquisition support, project management expertise, and general systems engineering technical knowledge to multiple activities.
• Provide systems engineering support in the broad areas of contract requirements generation/review/compliance, space systems technical review and assessment, risk assessment, integration and test, verification and validation, and written technical summaries as required.
• Support space based systems.
• Continually balance and adjust work priorities to meet short-term work suspense and rapidly evolving customer needs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI for Special Programs.  Must be willing to consent to a Poly. 
• 14+ years of related experience in areas including technical program management, systems engineering, and acquisition within the areas of Space, Space Control, and Reconnaissance
• Prior Integrations and Test experience
• Extensive experience in technical programs, technical program management, and systems engineering of large-scale space and ground systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems, and manage program system safety needs.
• In-depth knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition policy and be capable of developing acquisition documentation in support of technical projects.
• Excellent communication and team skills.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.