Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in requirements definition, ground system hardware integration, and space-to-ground system testing.
Proven application of advanced technical principles and concepts.
Experience contributing to the development of new principles and concepts.
Ability to collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and objectives.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a government/contractor environment.
Responsibilities
Provide ground system integration support for the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
Support the acquisition and integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System.
Engage in the full development lifecycle of space systems, from concepts to operational transition.
Interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government.
Ensure effective achievement of program and project objectives through independent judgment.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems and technologies.
Engagement in a critical national defense project.
Collaboration with experienced professionals in a government/contractor team environment.
Potential for career advancement within a leading defense contractor.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle.
The selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.
Qualifications
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
Must possess Top Secret.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors (STEM) and 2-3 years or more of related experience -
Demonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test.
Demonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Contributed to development of new principles and concepts.
Participation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
Ability to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.
Exercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Experience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.
Experience in space systems.
Payload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience.
Experience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs.
Knowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred).
Knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (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.
