Integration Systems Engineer

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract for the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for Air Force Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across their development and operational lifecycles.

The selected candidate will support acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle, satellite, and ground system, and help integrate Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The work spans the space-system development lifecycle, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test and validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government on program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least 2–3 years of related experience.
• Must possess a Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground-system hardware, and space-to-ground system testing.
• Demonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contribution to development of new principles and concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a government/contractor team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.
• Experience in space systems.
• Payload and satellite hardware and software design, development, integration, and test experience.
• Experience in systems engineering for space-systems programs.
• Knowledge of OPIR systems.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground system integration support to the SMC Remote Sensing Systems Directorate.
• Support acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle, satellite, and ground system.
• Participate in integrating Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System.
• Support work across the space-system lifecycle, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test and validation, and transition to operations.
• Interface with development contractors and provide program-activity recommendations to the Government.
• Apply independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.
• Recommend or make decisions on project work matters and ensure effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.
• Participate with senior managers in establishing strategic plans and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior