Satellite Systems Engineer Principal

Description

Join a winning team!! SAIC's National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers.

Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.

This position is for a Satellite System Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program.

The Satellite System Engineer oversees developer satellite system integration progress and provides support to the customer's execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following :

Role Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with customers to develop and implement 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 prime contractors development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA).
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including hardware and software, to ensure system integration and mission success.

Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions.

Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables.

Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Must possess an active TS / SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and / or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices.
• Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience.
• At least 6 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program as a lead system engineer or subject matter expert.
• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience leading GEOINT payload integration or Chief Engineer for GEOINT satellite program.
• PMI PMP or DAWIA Level 3+ certification. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) and / or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Level III+ certifications.
• Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy : SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.