Launch and Integration Engineer
About The Position
This position is for a Launch and Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Launch and Integration Engineer provides embedded support within the government program office to guide the concept development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system bridging the gap between system design and system deployment. SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic and technical guidance on launch center conops for future satellite launch center.
- Establish processes, procedures, and support plans to support satellite launch activities, integration with users, and integration of systems needed to perform launch in support of the conop.
- Oversee projects from initial design (ConOps) to deployment, tracking timelines, and conducting cost-benefit and risk assessments.
- Support the planning of lunches with launch providers and launch facility.
- Coordinate schedules, logistics, and ensure documentation is in place for compliance.
- Draft specific satellite system launch requirements with use of commercial launches to ensure compatibility.
- Assess launch environments to understand risks and provide risk reduction/mitigation recommendations.
- Oversee the satellite system to launch vehicle integration providing consultation on process (identifies risks, etc.).
- Ensure launch processing and workflow optimization.
- Develop technical documentation, reviewing deliverables (such as CDRLs and SOWs), and ensuring compliance with federal or organizational policies.
- Act as the liaison between engineering teams, project managers, quality assurance, and end-users to ensure end-to-end mission success.
- Assist in the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs); defining the technical, electrical, and mechanical boundaries between satellites and launch vehicles.
- Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
- Support verification, validation, and test planning.
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
- Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
