Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills in a government/contractor environment.
Experience with satellite ground systems, particularly in mission management and command/control.
Proven systems engineering support in the acquisition and deployment of satellite ground systems.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and engage with DOD and industry personnel.
Skilled in facilitating technical discussions with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Effective communication skills for diverse audiences, including decision-makers.
Responsibilities
Develop ground requirements and evaluate vendor solutions during acquisition.
Support verification, validation, and deployment of ground solutions to operations.
Collaborate with stakeholders on interface control documents (ICDs) and interface maturation.
Identify and assess technical risks related to ground systems and develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct trade studies to refine requirements for future satellite capabilities.
Assist in developing acquisition documentation related to ground systems.
Support readiness reviews and major program evaluations for ground system readiness.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space programs.
Engagement with a diverse team of government and industry professionals.
Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Involvement in critical mission success initiatives.
Potential for career advancement in a high-tech field.
Full Job Description
Job Description
This position is for a Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer provides support for the ground segment of a satellite program and plays a critical role on the Ground Team to ensure mission success.
The ideal candidate will have experience in mission management, command and control, and mission integration of ground systems of a space system acquisition to guide the development, verification, deployment, and operations of a critical space system.
Role Responsibilities:
Develop ground requirements and evaluate vendor solutions in the acquisition phase.
Support verification, validation, and deployment to operations of ground solutions.
Collaborate with key stakeholders on ICDs, interface maturation, inclusion of new interfaces in support of mission closure.
Identify and assess emerging technical risks related to the ground systems and collaborate with system contractor team(s) to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies.
Conduct 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.
Qualifications
Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience
Excellent interpersonal, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
Experience with satellite ground systems specifically related to mission management and command and control.
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 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.
TS/SCI Required.
Previous SAP experience desired.
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.
