SAIC

Attitude Control Systems Engineer

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering with 9+ years of experience; or Master's with 7+ years; or PhD/JD with 4+ years
  • Experience with spacecraft ACS hardware/software design and testing
  • Familiarity with DoD IC acquisition and program management
  • Understanding of control theory and related aerospace components
  • Collaborative working style across multifunctional teams

Responsibilities

  • Review and coordinate ACS specifications and documentation changes
  • Monitor and report on development issues during design reviews
  • Support launch and on-orbit spacecraft testing as needed
  • Assess and manage emerging risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Evaluate developers’ readiness for spacecraft assembly tests

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge classified space programs
  • Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams in aerospace engineering
  • Contribute to next generation spacecraft architecture
  • Engagement in all phases from design to launch and testing
  • Located in the strategic aerospace hub of Chantilly, VA
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.
  • Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.
  • Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.
  • Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.
  • Review developer's readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.
    • Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test
  • Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.
  • Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.
  • Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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