SAIC

Launch and Integration Engineer

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in a relevant field; 3+ years with a Master's; no experience required for PhD holders.
  • Strong background in space systems and interface definition.
  • Proficient in systems engineering and integration processes.
  • Knowledge of commercial and government launch vehicles, including Falcon.
  • Experience with Intelligence Community or DoD satellite program practices.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Previous SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on launch center concepts for satellite launches.
  • Establish processes and plans for integration and launch activities.
  • Oversee projects from design through to deployment, managing timelines and risks.
  • Coordinate with launch providers and ensure compliance documentation is completed.
  • Draft satellite launch requirements ensuring compatibility with commercial launches.
  • Assess and propose mitigation for risks associated with launch environments.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among engineering, management, and user teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space programs.
  • Collaboration with government and commercial partners.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • A mission-driven role contributing to national defense and space exploration.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for a Launch and Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Launch and Integration Engineer provides embedded support within the government program office to guide the concept development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system bridging the gap between system design and system deployment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide programmatic and technical guidance on launch center conops for future satellite launch center.
  • Establish processes, procedures, and support plans to support satellite launch activities, integration with users, and integration of systems needed to perform launch in support of the conop.
  • Oversee projects from initial design (ConOps) to deployment, tracking timelines, and conducting cost-benefit and risk assessments.
  • Support the planning of lunches with launch providers and launch facility.
  • Coordinate schedules, logistics, and ensure documentation is in place for compliance.
  • Draft specific satellite system launch requirements with use of commercial launches to ensure compatibility.
  • Assess launch environments to understand risks and provide risk reduction/mitigation recommendations.
  • Oversee the satellite system to launch vehicle integration providing consultation on process (identifies risks, etc.).
  • Ensure launch processing and workflow optimization.
  • Develop technical documentation, reviewing deliverables (such as CDRLs and SOWs), and ensuring compliance with federal or organizational policies.
  • Act as the liaison between engineering teams, project managers, quality assurance, and end-users to ensure end-to-end mission success.
  • Assist in the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs); defining the technical, electrical, and mechanical boundaries between satellites and launch vehicles.
  • Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
  • Support verification, validation, and test planning.
  • Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
  • Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.


Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
  • Experience with space systems; ability to conduct trade studies, define interfaces, and work with the developer to mature interface requirements.
  • Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data.
  • Knowledge and experience with current commercial and government launch vehicles (Falcon, etc.).
  • Systems engineering and system integration experience.
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • Active TS/SCI Required.
  • Previous SAP experience Preferred.
  • Bachelors 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.
Learn more about SAIC
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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