SAIC

Satellite Subsystem System Engineer

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Expertise in spacecraft design with proficiency in at least one satellite subsystem
  • Strong system engineering experience in spacecraft design and development
  • Hands-on experience with pre-launch integration testing
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 9 years of experience, or Master's degree with 7 years of experience
  • 6+ years of experience as a satellite developer or SETA on DoD/IC satellite programs
  • 2+ years of experience in multiple satellite subsystems or spacecraft C2 operations

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the focal point for all satellite subsystem development and operations
  • Participate in Developer-led Integrated Product Teams and system milestones
  • Establish trusted partnerships with Developer engineers for subsystem data sharing
  • Oversee test campaigns, review test results, and validate requirements
  • Analyze designs and telemetry with SETA Subject Matter Experts
  • Convey subsystem developments that meet mission requirements to Mission Engineers
  • Report risks that may affect mission performance and schedule
  • Track and report subsystem development progress in various meetings

Benefits

  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technology and engineering teams
  • Opportunity to enhance skills across multiple satellite subsystems
  • Engagement in significant national defense projects
  • Chance to influence both design and operational phases
  • Possibility of career advancement in a critical mission role
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Satellite Subsystem Systems Engineer to serve as a team member on a state-of-the-art space program that continuously operates in all phases of the system lifecycle. In this SETA role, you oversee design, integration, and test of one or more satellite subsystems.

Key Responsibilities
In this highly collaborative and technically complex position, you will:
• Serve as the Government Program Office's focal point for all satellite subsystem development and operations activities.
• Actively participate in Developer-led Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestones, offering recommendations to enhance system performance and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Partner with Developer engineers for the assigned satellite subsystem to establish a trusted relationship of sharing data and win-win ideas that benefit the program.
• Represent the Government to oversee test campaigns, review test results, and accept requirement validation evidence.
• Liaise with SETA Subject Matter Experts (SME) to analyze designs, test results, and operational telemetry.
• Liaise with SETA Mission Engineers to convey how subsystem developments satisfy mission requirements and schedules.
• Proactively report risks and issues that could result in reduced mission performance, requirement verification shortfalls, or schedule slips impacting launch schedules.
• Track and report subsystem development progress in weekly Mission-level, Enterprise-level, and System-level meetings held by the Government Program Office.
• Opportunity to become proficient in all subsystem operational performance to serve as a mission critical Government flight system lead advising on satellite safeguarding operations.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must possess:
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Expertise in spacecraft design and engineering, with proficiency in at least one satellite subsystem (e.g., structures and mechanisms, electrical power, attitude and orbit control, thermal control, command and data handling, propulsion) and a keen interest in rapidly learning others.
• Strong system engineering experience, particularly in spacecraft design, development, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with pre-launch integration testing and functionality checkout of spacecraft systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 9 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 7 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications
Additional qualifications that set you apart include:
• 6+ years of experience as a satellite developer, supplier, or SETA working on DoD or IC satellite programs.
• 2+ years of experience in multiple satellite subsystems or spacecraft C2 operations.

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.
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