Provides systems engineering and ground-system integration support for Next Generation OPIR satellites and associated ground systems. Responsibilities span requirements definition, design, development, integration, test and validation, and transition to operations. The engineer coordinates with development contractors, evaluates space and ground system hardware and software, supports space-to-ground testing, and makes technical recommendations to government stakeholders. The role requires extensive space systems experience, leadership, independent judgment, and collaboration in government-contractor environments.
SAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle.
The selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.
QualificationsQualifications:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
- Must possess Top Secret.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors (STEM) and fourteen (5) years or more of related experience -OR- Masters and twelve (12) years or more of related experience -OR- PhD or JD and nine (9) years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test.
- Demonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Contributed to development of new principles and concepts.
- Participation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
- Ability to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.
- Exercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Experience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.
- Experience in space systems.
- Payload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience.
- Experience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs.
- Knowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred).
- Knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (preferred).
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