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SAIC · 13 hours ago

Ground Mission Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

SAIC is a company focused on advancing space capabilities supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. The Ground Mission Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and integration of satellite ground systems while collaborating with government leadership to ensure mission objectives are met.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Program Office technical lead for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite ground systems

Collaborate with customers to develop and implement ground systems by generating Concepts of Operations, defining requirements, and providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with mission objectives and timelines

Oversee contractors’ development, integration, and test activities, while ensuring systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)

Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives

Represent Ground equities in Program Office system engineering processes

Qualification

Satellite ground systemsSystems engineering principlesTechnical oversightIntelligence Community experienceCloud-based systemsAgile development practicesBriefing skillsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsProblem-solving skills