SAIC · 3 hours ago
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Roxborough Park, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expSAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Operations, Maintenance, and Test Engineer to join their Roxborough Park, CO based team. The role involves providing direct support to the local government customer on spacecraft satellite integration, test, operations & maintenance, and anomaly resolution.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor baseline integration and test planning and execution by attending prime contractor daily status and planning meetings and observing operation activities
Evaluate contractor plans/schedules for both contract baseline spacecraft/ground activities and changes proposed to the baseline. Provide recommendations to the customer on the technical, cost, and schedule scope of the proposed plans and schedules
Serve as customer representative to real-time operational activities by participating on the support team for anomaly response
Serve on the anomaly team attending status meetings, coordinating solutions to technical issues, plan and conduct rehearsals, and support of recovery activities
Serve on-call to resolve spacecraft anomalies, minimize loss of operations time, and safely return the spacecraft to operations
Evaluate pros, cons, and risks of alternative courses of action across all spacecraft subsystems and provide clear explanations to the customer who may have limited experience
Advise the customer on contract actions to include requirements development, Statement of Work generation, proposal evaluation, BOE validity, and award fee recommendations
Provide infrequent second shift or weekend support to baseline deliveries, operations or rehearsal activities
Occasional travel in the US about 3-5 times a year for about 3 days per trip
Qualification
Required
Engineering/science degree or significant applicable experience with satellite or satellite operations
Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft operations and maintenance or ground baseline development, recapitalization and procurement
Flexible self-starter with good communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Current or recent TS/SCI with polygraph
Preferred
Cyber Security experience
Program safety and contact operations experience
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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