Space Vehicle Test and Integration Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer will work daily on-site with the Government to provide advice and guidance on technical and programmatic aspects of a critical space system; ensuring every mechanical, electrical, and software component of the space vehicle functions safely and reliably to complete its intended mission. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Requirements

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.
Experience as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA.
Applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
DAWIA/PMI Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop procedures and tools to test all integrated space vehicle assemblies and verify space vehicle health before it leaves to the pad.
Perform as a SME in ground/test software, test equipment (propulsion and avionics), integrated testing of space vehicle high pressure and avionics systems.
Develop test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integration space vehicle checkouts.
Develop procedures and processes for validation of the space vehicle.
Identify and drive improvements to space vehicle testing and safety of space vehicle testing.
Provide technical leadership to the Government in identifying, mitigating, and solving applicable space vehicle and subsystem risks and issues.
Serve as the main technical point of contact between the Government and the design, build, and systems engineering teams, as well as, production leadership of external stakeholders.
Generate and deliver written reports, risk assessments, recommendations, and presentations to the customer.
Provide Government with recommended inputs and courses of action for technical and programmatic topics.
Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions.
Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews ensuring compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables.
Support system development from initial requirements verification through mission design, prototype development, and test.
Serve as the main technical point of contact, leading reviews, and translating customer needs into actionable test requirements.
Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
Support verification, validation, and test planning.
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.