SAIC

Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Next-Gen PNT)

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
  • 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, 12+ years with a Master's.
  • Strong systems engineering experience in satellite ground systems acquisition and deployment.
  • Superior interpersonal and leadership skills for effective team collaboration.
  • Ability to communicate with diverse senior decision makers with varying expertise levels.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in complex environments.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with current Poly required; previous SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system-level requirements.
  • Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to ensure design compliance.
  • Review CDRL deliverables for technical accuracy and sufficiency.
  • Facilitate technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and technical reports.
  • Act as a liaison between divisions in the SPO.
  • Conduct trade studies to refine satellite capability requirements.
  • Assist in developing acquisition documentation like CDRLs and SOWs.
  • Support readiness reviews to assess ground system performance.
  • Analyze complex problems requiring multi-dimensional considerations.

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge space programs influencing national security.
  • Opportunity to guide development in innovative PNT and communication architectures.
  • Engagement with a dynamic team including military and civilian personnel.
  • Access to advanced technologies in cislunar operations.
  • Career growth in an essential field with government contractor collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for a Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Next-Gen Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)) in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer (Next-Gen PNT) is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) that will guide the development of next-generation Cislunar Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Communications architectures. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in existing PNT and communications systems and will leverage this background to define the core attributes and requirements of a cislunar infrastructure to support national security interests beyond Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO).

Role Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirements.
  • Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectives.
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
  • Serve as a system engineering liaison to other divisions in the SPO.
  • Conducts trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities
  • Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) related to ground systems
  • Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness
  • Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.
  • Provide critical technical insight evaluating potential PNT and communications technologies for coverage, capacity, and quality of service, ensuring compatibility and interoperability for future Earth-Moon operations.


Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite ground systems.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • Active TS/SCI with current Poly Required.
  • Previous SAP experience Preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required / Master's degree preferred.


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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