Senior Mach-TB Mission Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Mach-TB Mission Engineer to lead telemetry data processing and trajectory analysis for the MACH-TB program in Crane, IN. The role focuses on BET/QLB data products, TM decryption, and precise GN&C navigation solutions using real-time telemetry streams.

You will work on-site, coordinating with Range and Vehicle providers, to ensure timely, accurate analysis from pre-launch through post-launch events. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Interim Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree with 3 years’ experience.
• 2+ years in telemetry data analysis or a related GN&C field.
• Proficiency in 6DOF analysis and navigation solution generation.
• Strong ability to interpret telemetry format data and produce data products.
• Experience with decryption processes and decrypted telemetry stream data (CH10, IRIG-B timing).
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary environments to meet tight timelines.
• On-site work capability and coordination with Range/Vehicle providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end telemetry data processing for MACH-TB, delivering BETs and QLBs.
• Oversee data handling, decryption (if needed), source selection of telemetry streams.
• Operate TM rack equipment to receive decrypted telemetry and IRIG-B timing signals.
• Process telemetry inputs to generate 6DOF navigation solutions (GPS time/position/velocity).
• Analyze and document telemetry formats: word/frame locations, sync patterns, data rates.
• Ensure data quality and drive HYIL/SIL testing with trajectory data.
• Communicate results to stakeholders across ranges and providers.

Skills

Telemetry data analysis

GN&C engineering

Leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

IRIG-B timing

Job description

Senior Mach-TB Mission Engineer

Job ID: 2615309
Location: Crane, IN, United States
Date Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Aerospace Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Engineer to serve as an Analysis Lead for the Mach-TB Program Office. This individual will help lead pre- and post-mission analysis activities, overseeing on-site processing of telemetry (TM) data related to the MACH-TB program. This role involves the generation of Best Estimate Trajectory (BET) and Quick-Look Brief (QLB) data products by processing Launch Vehicle (LV) and MACH-TB “owned” Test Vehicle telemetry data. Critical oversight ensures decrypted TM links and other telemetry data are utilized for precise trajectory and performance analysis. The candidate must demonstrate expertise working with navigation solutions, telemetry format interpretation, and real-time GN&C (Guidance, Navigation & Control) data processing in demanding aerospace or test environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help lead end-to-end telemetry data processing efforts for the MACH-TB program, ensuring accurate and timely generation of BETs and QLBs.
• Oversee data handling, including the decryption (if necessary) and best source selection of telemetry data streams, as well as processing individual TM antenna recordings.
• Manage and operate TM rack equipment to receive decrypted telemetry links (data and clock) and IRIG-B timing signals from the Range or Vehicle provider.
• Process telemetry inputs to generate the following:
• 6DOF navigation solutions for instrumented objects including:
• GPS: Time, Position, Velocity.
• IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) outputs: Time, delta angles, delta velocities, body-sensed accelerations, body orientation, and rates.
• Blended GPS/IMU Navigation Solution (if available).
• IMU-only Navigation Solution (if available).
• Body-frame definitions.
• Analyze telemetry format documents and ensure adequate documentation/access to:
• Word locations
• Frame locations
• Sync patterns
• Data rates
• Scale factors
• Bias/offset factors
• Engineering units
• Manage and validate data quality and integrity, ensuring a nominal trajectory file drives decrypted hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Analyze and interpret information from pre-launch through post-impact/loss-of-signal (LOS).
• Ensure timely delivery and communication of analysis results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Interim Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree and 3 years’ experience.
• 2+ experience in telemetry data analysis or a related GN&C field.
• Proficiency in handling the six degrees of freedom (6DOF) analysis and generation of navigation solutions.
• Strong expertise in interpreting telemetry format data and creating corresponding data products.
• Experience with decryption processes and handling decrypted telemetry stream data, CH10 format, and IRIG-B timing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in multidisciplinary environments to complete technically complex tasks under tight timelines.
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., Range or Vehicle providers).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Familiarity with mobile telemetry systems, HWIL/SIL testing, and high-fidelity simulations of aerospace systems.
• Experience in programming languages and data manipulation for telemetry applications (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar tools).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and capability to analyze large and complex datasets in telemetry, GN&C, and navigation.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Problem Solving: Expertise in troubleshooting telemetry and data reliability issues.

Overview

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

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