SAIC

Spacecraft Subsystem SME

SAIC$130K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
  • BS in engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science.
  • 15 years in spacecraft systems or 12 years with a Master's degree.
  • Proven experience in coordination roles.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Able to perform under stress in high visibility conditions.
  • DOD or IC space experience is preferred.
  • Experience in space systems engineering at various levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical assessments for the ESS Program Office on space vehicle delivery.
  • Oversee design trades for subsystem integration into spacecraft and payload.
  • Ensure interface integrity within the spacecraft and ground systems.
  • Support component and unit testing, including space qualification.
  • Develop and maintain test documentation such as plans and reports.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with government customers and contractors.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with small teams.
  • Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art SATCOM systems.
  • Engagement in prestigious USSF projects.
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing field.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test.
  • Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle.
  • Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
  • Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
  • Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
  • Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.


Qualifications

  • An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
  • BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science.
  • 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master's degree and 12 years' experience.
  • Previous proven coordination experience.
  • Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
  • DOD or IC space experience preferred.
  • Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels.
  • Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable.
  • Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers.

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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Market Cap
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$206 million
Founded
1969
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