SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant field with 9+ years of experience or Master's degree with 7+ years
  • Experience in systems engineering processes such as lifecycle and risk management
  • Strong understanding of Government operations integration
  • Ability to define solutions for abstract topics and provide concise analysis
  • Effective at working independently and with diverse teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to government mission success through analysis and thought leadership
  • Assist in planning and overseeing government systems engineering efforts
  • Support space protection and mission integration as directed by government
  • Review documentation and represent government interests in integration forums
  • Facilitate streamlined delivery of new capabilities across projects

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with elite professionals
  • Focus on impactful government missions
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Ability to work on advanced space systems engineering
  • Engagement in comprehensive defense-related projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems and support for systems engineering activities.

The successful candidate will:

  • Directly contribute to government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.
  • Assist in planning and oversight of the government's systems engineering efforts.
  • Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government.
  • Review documentation, represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.


Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and nine (9) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and seven (7) years or more experience.
  • Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
  • Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics, succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team; operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
  • Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
  • Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired:
  • Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
  • Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
  • Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence
  • Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
  • Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.); threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis.


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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