Satellite Mission Operations Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is looking for an Operations System Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will gain experience with acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation’s capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with NRO satellite systems.
• Available to travel domestically.
• Bachelor's and 9 years or more experience; Master's and 7 years or more experience; PhD and 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations planning and execution support.
• Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations.
• Provides support to anomaly resolution.
• Develops innovative ways to utilize systems.
• Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
• Maintains solid understanding of system capabilities.
• Maintains a solid understanding of system CONOPS to include numerous tools needed for system tasking, data file transfers, collection statistics.
• Serves as mentor to team members.
• Ability to provide on-call support.
• Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment (Government Customer and SAIC).
• Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout.
• Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees