Junior Space Systems Engineers
SAIC

Job Info

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Job ID: 2117939

Location: EL SEGUNDO , CA , US

Date Posted: 2022-01-13

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking junior level Systems Engineers on the Horizon Program to support to the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying next-generation and advanced capability space systems under the Special Programs  Directorate at the newly named Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo. 

Positions are available at various levels and require an active Security Clearance in order to support SSC’s portfolio of programs designed to gain, maintain and exploit space superiority in areas including space launch, global positioning, military space vehicle communications, defense meteorological space vehicles, range systems, space vehicle control networks, space-based infrared systems, and space situational awareness capabilities.  Ideal candidates must have the ability to interface with the government customer, manage technical programs and provide technical support throughout the engineering life cycle of operational and/or new start demonstration space and ground systems.

 

The following represents a general overview of duties and responsibilities.  

• Support technical program management activities related to the execution of technology development and fielding in accordance with the DoD 5000.02 framework
• Assist in the assessment of program design and viability from a technical perspective
• Coordinate Government activities and contractor, sub-contractor, and vendor oversight efforts throughout the system life cycle
• Provide technical and acquisition support to Government and contractor milestone reviews to assess progress, issues, and requirements traceability
• Perform and oversee functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software or engineering specifications
• Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet the program needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Provide support to the acquisition lifecycle and strategies for next-generation systems including program execution issues and recommendations

Positions can be filled at a Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Sr. Systems Engineer (Level 3) 

Salary Range offered is based on experience level

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Level 2 requires a BS Degree & 2+ years of related experience or a Master's
• Level 3 requires a BS Degree & 5+ years of related experience or 3+ years with a Master's
• Must have the ability to support technical programs throughout the engineering life cycle with experience/knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Space / Ground Segment/Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development
  • Requirements and Verification
  • Specification Development
  • Interface Definition
  • Related Processes and Tools Development
• Must be able to interface with Government customer and program office teams
• Ability to continually balance and adjust work priorities to meet short-term work suspense and rapidly evolving customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate to team members, customers, and suppliers
• Must be able to work independently

Requires an active clearance or in-scope SSBI and be willing to consent to a polygraph examination. Must satisfy criteria to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance which requires US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Advanced Degree
• Test Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated team leadership 

 

 

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