Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer
About The Position
This position is for a Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer provides support for the ground segment of a satellite program and plays a critical role on the Ground Team to ensure mission success. The ideal candidate will have experience in mission management, command and control, and mission integration of ground systems of a space system acquisition to guide the development, verification, deployment, and operations of a critical space system.
Requirements
- Experience in mission management, command and control, and mission integration of ground systems of a space system acquisition
- Experience guiding the development, verification, deployment, and operations of a critical space system.
- Experience as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA
- Experience 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop ground requirements and evaluate vendor solutions in the acquisition phase
- Support verification, validation, and deployment to operations of ground solutions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on ICDs, interface maturation, inclusion of new interfaces in support of mission closure
- Identifies and assesses emerging technical and programmatic risks related to the ground systems and collaborates with system contractor team(s) to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies
- Conducts trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities
- Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) related to ground systems
- Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness
- Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.
Benefits
- SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
