Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). The role supports the office responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, integration and test, and launch and initialization of Electro-Optical satellites for the NRO. The successful candidate will bring systems engineering expertise in requirements management, traceability, and verification, along with working knowledge of Electro-Optical satellite designs and their functional and performance capabilities. The position involves working independently and as part of an interactive team with Government customer leads, commercial satellite developers, and subject matter experts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a similar technical discipline, and 9 or more years of experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree and 7 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
- At least 7 years of experience working on satellite programs and experience managing requirements development, analysis, decomposition, and allocation.
- Strong familiarity with Electro-Optical system and subsystem functionality, performance, and product data.
- Proficiency with DOORS, Microsoft Office products, and Confluence.
- Working knowledge of MBSE tools and data structures, including CAMEO and SysML.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
- Able to work independently and in a team-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct SETA support to ESPO across Electro-Optical satellite design, development, manufacturing, integration and test, launch, and initialization.
- Represent ESPO equities by providing verification evidence for Enterprise requirements allocated to the program office.
- Lead requirements development, traceability, and verification planning and execution.
- Ensure compliance with interfaces and standards, or ensure appropriate deviations or waivers are in place.
- Evaluate system and subsystem designs for compliance with program requirements.
- Participate in engineering analyses, including assessment of power, weight, thermal control, and other space vehicle design constraints as designs mature.
- Identify technical design risks and support development of corrective action plans.
- Support the Prime contractor and Enterprise stakeholders in developing and implementing model-based systems engineering products, including CONOPS, ICDs, test plans, and functional decompositions.
- Assist with acquisition planning and documentation, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) evaluations.
- Assist, as needed, with Government source selections and technical evaluation of satellite provider proposals.
- Work interactively with Government customer leads, commercial satellite developers, and other subject matter experts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
