Systems Engineer Principal

SAICCleveland, OH
Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom and Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) efforts. SR-1 will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to higher powered and longer duration Mars missions. The candidate would be supporting the SR-1 PPE Lead Systems Engineer.

Requirements

  • Experience developing complex flight hardware
  • Demonstrated experience leading AI&T activities and processes
  • Experience in systems engineering activities, practices, and processes
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently
  • Team player dedicated to the mission
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with GSE and Ground Operations for spaceflight hardware
  • Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, or naval systems engineering processes and procedures
  • Familiarity or experience with critical lifts and types of space hardware testing
  • Experience with spaceflight hardware projects
  • INCOSE CSEP

Responsibilities

  • Definition and oversight of PPE assembly, integration and test (AI&T)
  • Development of GSE requirements
  • Development of launch site ground operations
  • Coordinate activities with the SR-1 Vehicle Integration team
  • Provide insight and oversight of the prime contractor’s AI&T team
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