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SAIC · 2 weeks ago

GEOINT Payload Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration & Architecture (GSIA) office. The role involves leading GEOINT space capability studies and providing technical expertise in payload systems engineering.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts to directly support GSIA as the office responsible for GEOINT space capability studies for the NRO

Participate in external, program office, and developer-sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards) to ensure GSIA program office equities are protected

Assess payload technical performance and modeling and simulation results. Identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans

Assist with the execution of design trade studies. Evaluate system and architecture designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed architecture and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds

Coordinate across Government teams to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and system requirements

Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability

Support acquisition planning activities and document preparation for Government review and approval

Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time

Qualification

GEOINT satellite payload expertiseSystems engineeringTechnical analysisRequirements developmentTeam leadershipCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Ability to establish trust-relationships as well as contribute to highly functioning, multi-faceted teams

Experience leading high performance technical teams and demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks

Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels

Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing reports and presentation briefings

Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership

Skilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic technical guidance