Senior Site Installation Engineer

SAIC (Science Applications Int.)•El Segundo, CA

25d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Site Installation Engineer to join a high-performing Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). This role will be critical in the deployment and integration of secure, resilient satellite communications (SATCOM) systems at operational sites. You will lead and support installation and integration efforts, ensuring that complex system components are implemented accurately and efficiently. You will also contribute to technical working groups, collaborating closely with engineers, contractors, and government personnel to resolve installation challenges, identify risks, and ensure mission readiness.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
Bachelor's Degree in related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), field (i.e. Electrical Engineers, Space Systems Engineering, etc.)
12+ years of applicable job experience in Space and Ground Systems Operations, Planning, Engineering, & Management
Experience Fielding MILSATCOM systems, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency SATCOM and terrestrial communications
Experience authoring Requirements Documents, Engineering Packages, review of supplier design proposals
Willing to travel as Task requirements dictate
Functional understanding of Orbital Mechanics, Timing & Synchronization, and RF Link Budget Analysis
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and in a professional manner
Expert in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power point)

Nice To Haves

Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
Hands-on experience working in DoD SATCOM facilities or USSF Delta 8 Regional SATCOM Support Centers or Wideband SATCOM Operations Center
Hands-on experience design, coordination, installation, test, and transition of MILSATCOM ground systems
Demonstrated Project Management experience
Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
Experience managing subcontractor and DoD Civilian suppliers

Responsibilities

Supports USSF SSC Protected Tactical Enterprise (PTES) SATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) in Fielding of new SATCOM ground systems
Sr. Engineer and Subject Matter Expert to PTES PMO Government Customer for all SATCOM, Site Development, System Integration, and project acceptance documentation issues
Maintains the PTES Fielding schedules and actively drives PTES Fielding projects through to completion for the PTES PMO Government Customer
Authors, Maintains, Modifies Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents. Actively engages in formal Change Management/Engineering Change Request processes
Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts from other PTES PMO Functional Areas, providing a Fielding perspective on issues or documents they are working
Supports the PTES PMO Chief Engineer in Special Projects and High Visibility issues requiring SATCOM Fielding support

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