Launch Systems Integration Engineer

SAIC is looking for a Launch Systems Integration Engineer to be an integral participant in satellite ground system command and control software requirements development, design analysis, coding, and verification. Great candidates will possess technical expertise in spacecraft to launch vehicle interfaces, system level integration, test, and launch to include preparations for launch, launch processing, and launch operations. They will also be a subject matter expert who will be an integral participant in spacecraft to launch vehicle interface development, coordination, and verification as well as the requirements generated for the spacecraft side of the interface. Key areas of focus include spacecraft integration to new launch vehicle interfaces, reviewing and assessing launch planning; reviewing operations and safety documentation; verifying interface requirements; monitoring of factory and launch site operations; assisting in preparation and training of customer's launch team; and participating in operations, training, and pre-launch activities. Additional areas of focus are contamination control, spacecraft preparations for transport to the launch facility, launch base processing and operations. The perfect candidate will be knowledgeable of flight operations of space vehicles and the launch exercises necessary for launch team preparation.

Job Duties include:

• Reviews and coordinates changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for spacecraft and launch vehicle interfaces

• Tracks development issues and attends unit, subsystem, system level design reviews

• Supports launch and spacecraft on-orbit test as required

• Identifies and assesses emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans

• Reviews developer's readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team

• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes

• 10 years of experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required

• Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration and test

• Experience with spacecraft transportation and launch base processing

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment