INTEGRATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC is seeking an experienced senior systems engineer to deliver ground system integration support for the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. You will oversee lifecycle activities from concept to operations and interface with contractors to integrate Next Generation OPIR satellites into the ground system.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, strong systems engineering and leadership skills, and a track record in DoD space programs.

Formación

• Bachelor (STEM) plus 5+ years related experience or Master’s with 12+ years or PhD/JD with 9+ years.
• Experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space-to-ground system test.
• Advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts; contributed to development of new principles and concepts.
• Participation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Ability to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.
• Exercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills in government/contractor environments.

Responsabilidades

• Support lifecycle development of ground/space systems, from concepts to operations.
• Interface with development contractors and provide government recommendations for program activities.
• Collaborate withRS/SMC leaders to ensure successful system integration and transition to operations.

Conocimientos

Ground system integration

Systems engineering

DoD acquisition knowledge

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Descripción del empleo

Description

SAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle.

The selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess Top Secret.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors (STEM) and fourteen (5) years or more of related experience -OR- Masters and twelve (12) years or more of related experience -OR- PhD or JD and nine (9) years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test.
• Demonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributed to development of new principles and concepts.
• Participation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Ability to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.
• Exercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.
• Experience in space systems.
• Payload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience.
• Experience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs.
• Knowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (preferred).

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.