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SAIC · 2 weeks ago

Space Communication Senior Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration and Architecture (GSIA) office. The candidate will assist in defining the future space communication architecture and support space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

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 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

Satellite experienceSpace communication systemsSystems engineeringProgram managementConfiguration managementCommunication networksGround processing networksAnalysisEvaluationsHigh-tempo environmentOrganization skillsTeam leadershipTechnical communication

Required

10 or more years of experience with communication systems and the NRO enterprise

Knowledge of National space systems, NRO infrastructure, communication networks, and ground processing networks

Understanding of the current and potential capabilities of space communication system providers and their satellite systems, including distributed and proliferated communication systems

Strong systems engineering, program management, and or configuration management skills

Strong organization skills and the ability to establish trust-relationships to help guide high 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 domain knowledge 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