Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Aerospace Systems Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a self-directed Aerospace Systems Engineer to support Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and other innovative space programs in Chantilly, Virginia. The role is a subject matter expert position focused on advanced multi-phenomenology observational technologies, including electro-optical (EO) and/or passive radio frequency (RF) sensing, observational astronomy, and telescope and receiver design. The work supports the detection, tracking, and characterization of faint objects and signals in the cislunar regime. The engineer will support systems engineering across satellite and ground systems, including requirements, design reviews, acquisition documentation, readiness reviews, and integration of ground- and space-based sensors into existing sensing networks. The position involves working with developers, contractors, Government stakeholders, and technical experts in a dynamic acquisition environment, and communicating technical findings to audiences with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise. The role requires a bachelor's degree with at least 18 years of experience, a master's degree with at least 16 years, or a PhD or JD with at least 15 years. A TS/SCI clearance is required; previous SAP experience is desired.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 18 or more years of experience, or a master's degree and 16 or more years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 15 or more years of experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated effectiveness in a government/contractor team environment.
- Experience with satellite ground systems, specifically mission management and command and control.
- Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite ground systems.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact effectively with DOD personnel, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
- Ability to facilitate technical discussions with subject matter experts.
- Ability to communicate with diverse audiences of senior decision-makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
- Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
- Ability to work without supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous SAP experience.
- Experience as a USAF/USSF acquisition officer (AFSC 63A) or developmental engineer (AFSC 62E) leading satellite programs in USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying systems engineering disciplines and/or DAWIA/PMI program management.
- Expertise in electro-optical and/or passive radio frequency sensing, observational astronomy, and telescope or receiver design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system-level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy them.
- Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate that designs meet specifications and customer requirements.
- Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables for content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectives.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
- Serve as a systems engineering liaison to other divisions in the SPO.
- Conduct trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities.
- Support development of acquisition documentation related to ground systems, including CDRLs, SOWs, and MPPs.
- Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness.
- Resolve highly complex, multidimensional problems involving variables that affect multiple aspects of a project or program.
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, and brief Government and industry stakeholders as required.
- Provide technical insight for EO/RF sensor designs.
- Evaluate proposals for next-generation optical and RF sensor architectures.
- Support integration of ground- and space-based sensor systems into existing sensing networks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
