Satellite Attitude Control Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is looking for an A ttitude Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves monitoring spaceflight hardware progress and supporting the design for a next-generation spacecraft. Candidates require a TS/SCI clearance and a relevant engineering degree along with extensive experience in aerospace projects.

This position entails collaboration with various teams and requires knowledge of control theory, spacecraft systems, and potential risks. SAIC promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4 years with a PhD/JD.
• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on progress of spaceflight hardware.
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications and documentation.
• Track development issues and support spacecraft on-orbit tests.

Skills

Experience in control theory

Working knowledge of spacecraft systems

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering

Masters or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an A ttitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer . In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.
• Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.
• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.
• Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.
• Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.
• Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test
• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.
• Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.
• Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability