Description

Join a winning team! SAIC is currently hiring a Systems Integration Expert for a customer within the Intelligence Community (IC) in Chantilly, VA . This customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on the ground. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their responsibilities. To qualify, you must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day support to SPO Government Points of Contact (GPOCs) to assure actions are addressed; provide recommendations/products that reflect the best technical and programmatic path for the SPO based on extensive acquisition requirements management experience.

• Plan and execute on-orbit and ground interface testing in preparation for transition to operations.

• Provide SPO insight and expertise during enterprise-level test planning and execution.

• Provide systems engineering interface with the Directorate front office, NRO Directorates and Offices, non-NRO program offices, and user organizations.

• Develop and coordinate readiness plans for end-to-end testing of satellite systems.

• Support requirements and test activities across the NRO enterprise and with the development contractors.

• Support technical and programmatic reviews and meetings, as required.

• Assist in the development of acquisition strategies to procure spacecraft and test equipment.

• Coordinate technical evaluations of developer Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including Basis of Estimate evaluations and recommendations in support of establishing USG cost positions

• Provide expert advice concerning payload accommodation development.

• Based on user needs and higher level allocated systems requirements, derive and flow down the error budgets and other requirements to development specifications.

• Review and coordinate on all changes to specifications, ICDs and system level requirements documentation including the mechanical, thermal, and electrical accommodation of payloads onto the satellite bus.

• Review developer artifacts including test plans/procedures in support of major design review milestones (e.g. PDR, CDR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

• Participate in spacecraft subsystem FCA/PCA and ensure entry and exit criteria are satisfied, documenting and liens and/or action items as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience

• Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Basic understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures

• Experience with ground integration and test

• Interface Control Document (ICD) and Request for Change (RFC) development experience

• Experience with coordinating testing across multiple program levels, including between the enterprise and developer

• Experience in DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes

• Available to travel domestically

Desired Attributes:

• Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline

• Previous experience conducting multi-segment test

• Previous experience developing technical specifications for space systems

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2404926

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