SAIC

Satellite Project Coordination Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of experience or Master's with 16+ years of experience.
  • Strong leadership, team building, and problem-solving capabilities in a government/contractor setting.
  • Expertise in systems engineering support for satellite systems throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Proficient in navigating a dynamic environment with various DOD and industry stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions with subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences, including senior decision-makers.
  • Ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced team setting with limited supervision.
  • TS/SCI security clearance required, with previous SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with vendors for access to classified materials and secure facilities.
  • Assist in program reviews and milestone coordination activities.
  • Oversee classified site establishment efforts and their progress.
  • Maintain communication with program office regarding contractor status and activities.
  • Work with facility and IT teams to ensure contractors have necessary classified access.
  • Collaborate with factory engineering teams across multiple vendors.
  • Engage in weekly status meetings to report on program performance and address risks.
  • Prepare documents and presentations for government briefings on project status.

Benefits

  • Work on innovative space programs that impact national security.
  • Engage with leading experts in satellite technology and systems.
  • Be part of a collaborative environment fostering teamwork and problem-solving.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within cutting-edge defense initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for a Satellite Project Coordination Engineer at SpaceDEN in El Segundo, CA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Satellite Project Coordination Engineer is a vital link to our proven technical team of system engineers and satellite subject matter experts. This position is located at SpaceDEN in El Segundo, CA. As the on-site representative for the Government Program Office, this position provides system engineering and subsystem expertise to monitor developmental efforts and identify potential risks that could delay schedule. The Satellite Project Coordination Engineer also directly supports multiple satellite missions providing system engineering expertise through the system's lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates with vendors on access to classified materials and facilities.
  • Supports programmatic and milestone review coordination.
  • Supports the coordination of classified site standup.
  • Coordinates back with the program office on status and updates associated with contractor activities.
  • Works with facility and IT support to establish and sustain classified access for the contractors at the government site.
  • Coordinates and partners with the factory system engineering staff of multiple vendors to become a valued member of the team.
  • Participates in weekly mission-focused status meetings to report on programmatic and technical performance, reports potential risks and opportunities, communicates Developer challenges and assists with Developer requests when needed.
  • Develops documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and briefs Government as required.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) 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 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.
  • 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.
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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