NRO EO Payload Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Subject Matter Expert to support the NRO GEOINT Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO).� This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in acquiring a new satellite for the future GEOINT space architecture.� The candidate will support and provide space vehicle sensor and payload design expertise for a specific payload sensor phenomenology.� Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated electro-optical satellite payload technical expertise and be able to work both independently and, in a team-based environment.Active TS/SCI clearance & Polygraph

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the execution of new satellite concept design trade studies. � Evaluate system and payload sensor designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed design and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds.
• Assess payload technical performance and modeling and simulation results. � Assess Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans.
• Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to interfaces and design standards.
• Support the development of requirement documents and acquisition plans. � Participate as a technical advisor during Government source selections to evaluate development contractor proposals and provide down-selection recommendations to source selection authorities.
• Following selection of a development contractor, participate in monitoring and evaluating payload design constraints as the payload matures through its phases. � Identify technical design risks and potential impacts to program plans.
• Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Imaging Science or Engineering and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 or PhD and 9 years or more experience.

Qualifications:

• Electro-optical satellite acquisition experience, specifically writing and evaluating requirements, and assessing development contractor performance.
• Possess strong expertise with electro-optical sensor functionality, performance, and product data structures.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations – able to synthesize large amounts of data/information concisely.
• Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to be flexible to adjust to dynamic technical guidance.