Job DescriptionDescription 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.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
