Payload Systems Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. As the Payload Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, acquisition, and execution of multiple satellite payload systems—both on‑orbit and in development. You will support the Payload Division SETA team in advising the government on technical, programmatic, and acquisition activities across EO and SAR payload portfolios. This role requires familiarity with NRO mission structures, acquisition processes, and satellite system lifecycles.
Requirements
- Familiarity with NRO mission structures, acquisition processes, and satellite system lifecycles.
Responsibilities
- Advise the PROSPO Payload Division Chief on all aspects of payload development and acquisition.
- Support the SPO in planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of multiple EO and SAR payload systems in development and acquisition.
- Assist the Government in developing CONOPS and employment approaches for EO and SAR systems.
- Assist the Government in developing requirement documents, statements of work (SOWs), and other contract documents during program acquisition and contract action preparation.
- Provide oversight of acquisitions to ensure end‑to‑end system closure and satisfaction of mission need.
- Draft technical evaluations and serve as a technical advisor during source selections.
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, issues, and ability to meet mission requirements.
- Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and the COTR.
- Review CDRL deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and sufficiency to meet program objectives.
- Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate study results, technical findings, and program status to Government and industry stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
