Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight)

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight) in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight) is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing critical technical oversight and advisory support for advanced national security space missions. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in complex multi-body dynamics and advanced orbit determination techniques required for tracking, characterizing, and maintaining custody of objects in the cislunar regime.

Requirements

Deep expertise in complex multi-body dynamics and advanced orbit determination techniques required for tracking, characterizing, and maintaining custody of objects in the cislunar regime.
Experience as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA.
Applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Experience with DAWIA/PMI Program Management.

Nice To Haves

Self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly.
Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirements.
Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure 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 system engineering liaison to other divisions in the SPO.
Conduct trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities
Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) related to ground systems
Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness
Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.
Evaluate contractor system architectures.
Assess the utility and integration of commercial SDA data sources.
Support the transition of next-generation cislunar capabilities into operational enterprise frameworks.