Spacecraft Subsystem SME

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position.
• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science.
• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience.
• Previous proven coordination experience.
• Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
• DOD or IC space experience preferred.
• Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test.
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle.
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
• Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments.
• Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
• Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments.
• Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior