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SAIC · 10 hours ago

Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Vandenberg Village, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

9+ years exp

SAIC is seeking candidates for a Space Systems Engineer / Orbital Analyst who will directly support the 18th Space Defense Squadron and the U.S. Space Forces. The engineer will provide expertise in Space Defense Awareness, solve operational orbital mechanics problems, and process data for orbit states and predictions while coordinating and integrating relevant information across multiple functional areas.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute mission protection aspects of the space object catalog required as part of the evolving SDA mission

Execute operational functions to include space flight safety, defensive space control, intelligence analysis, and operational, technical and engineering support to national security space programs

Review and prepare responses for applicable government policies, plans, procedures and technical documentation, as well as collaborate with other space operations centers and space acquisition offices

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics

Ability to interpret, draft, discuss, and implement US government-wide space policy with members from various USG agencies in a collaborative environment

Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations

Familiarity with Linux-based OS, Particularly Red Hat Linux

Familiarity with Space Force’s Astrodynamics Support Workstation software or similar tools

Ability to apply knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to operations, including orbit determination and maintenance, general and special perturbation-based data and formats, orbit decay, and orbital maneuvers for station keeping and change of station

Ability to apply orbital mechanics to real world problems. General understanding of methods of orbit determination and prediction, and use of orbital state data

Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)

Qualification

Orbital mechanicsAstrodynamicsSpace Situational AwarenessLinux-based OSCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience

Active TS/SCI w/Poly

9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Master or 4 years with PhD

Experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and conjunction assessment

Real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems is required for this position

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics

Ability to interpret, draft, discuss, and implement US government-wide space policy with members from various USG agencies in a collaborative environment

Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations

Familiarity with Linux-based OS, Particularly Red Hat Linux

Familiarity with Space Force's Astrodynamics Support Workstation software or similar tools

Ability to apply orbital mechanics to real world problems

General understanding of methods of orbit determination and prediction, and use of orbital state data

Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)