Spacecraft Subsystem SME

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF)� Space Systems� Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test.
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle.
• Ensure the� technical design� and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
• Support all component and� unit test� programs, including space� qualification testing� ensuring survivability in the space environments. � Develop test documentations, e.g.� test plan� and reports as necessary.
• Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. � Develop test documentations, e.g.� test plan� and reports as necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.

Qualifications

• An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. � Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.�
• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or� computer science.
• 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master's degree and 12 years' experience.
• Previous proven� coordination� experience.
• Effective� communication� (both written and oral), and� interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
• DOD or IC space experience preferred.
• Space systems� engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle� levels.
• Requirement to work on site at� LAAFB� 100%. Remote work unavailable.
• Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers.