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SAIC · 8 hours ago

Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

20+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Advanced Development Chief Engineer to join their MSEIT team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will contribute to Systems Engineering and Integration activities for the next generation of space communication systems supporting the Air Force's Military Satellite Communications.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead SE&I Futures technical baseline and technology development for space systems command MILCOMM Program Executive Office

Maintain the military satcom solutions architecture and capabilities baseline for future systems

Support Analysis of Alternatives, trades, and acquisition of satellite and ground systems in support of tactical and strategic objectives of the Spaceforce Force Design

Interfacing with satcom users and stakeholders assessing needs, interfaces, and capabilities and apply to requirements, simulation, and development activities

Support international coalition architectures and operations development and planning

Develop new processes, tools, and algorithms in support of the architecture and technology integration processes

Conduct market and satellite and ground technology assessments and develop and launch projects to mature and transition capability onto programs and into operations

Interface with customers, users, and stakeholders at location, conferences, and workshops

Work with the nationwide network of the Futures Team SME’s

Face time with Los Angeles and Colorado Spaceforce customers in office exchange, meetings, tag-ups, and reviews

Travel Requirements moderate to high (may moderate through use of nationwide SME network)

Qualification

Space-based communications systemsSystems engineeringTechnical requirements developmentTechnology developmentSystems integrationLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

An active TS/SCI/poly clearance is required for this position

Bachelor of Science and twenty-five (25) years or more experience; Master of Science and twenty (20) years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of additional degrees; additional master's degrees or PhD considered a plus and may impact compensation profile

Experience with space-based communications systems and/or military or commercial satellite systems

Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, systems integration, technology development, and overseeing development contracts to develop, design, assess simulation and prototype hardware and software

Must have an in-scope security background investigation (S or TS), and SCI eligible and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)

Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination