Space Systems Engineer Senior

Job ID: 2408250 Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US Date Posted: 2024-06-13 Category:

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-time Shift:

Day Job Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: No Description SAIC is seeking a mid-level/senior Space Systems Engineer with NRO experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs. This position supports a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisitions that advance the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) space resiliency posture.

The systems engineer will join a team of on-site SETAs working advanced technologies to enhance resiliency and survivability of space systems with responsibilities that may include but not limited to the following: · Support government on acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes · Support Contract Officer/Contract Officer Technical Representatives (CO/COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other technical domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy requirements · Participating in technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR Qualifications Required Qualifications: · Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph · Bachelors and 5 years or more experience; Masters and 3 years related experience · Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills · Strong written and interpersonal skills · Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment Desired Qualifications: · Proven technical background in optical systems and space acquisition SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.