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Form of workJob ID: 2311012
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2023-11-15
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is hiring for a Launch Engineer to support a dynamic program at SAIC. This position is located in Chantilly, Virginia and requires an active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance to start.
Supports Launch planning and execution for current (on contract) spacecraft and development of launch requirements for future systems.
The following tasks are representative of those that will be accomplished at the request of the customer:
- Advise the customer on all aspects of spacecraft launch including requirements development, contract management, risk trades, spacecraft shipment, launch base processing, Launch Vehicle integration including Leading Edge Integration if necessary, OSL and launch base support, integrated scheduling, rehearsal planning, Day Of Launch (DOL) planning, and coordination with TIP 1.0 teams
- Develop requirements and contract language for all aspects of launch integration and operations for new spacecraft programs
- Work closely with NRO/OSL and contractor LSIC on launch planning and execution
- Train SPO launch team for DOL
- Monitor launch planning and execution and create reports as needed for customer leadership
- Identify issues and potential issues to customer and recommend solutions
Qualifications
Required Attributes:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or significant mission experience
- Excellent Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills
- Basic understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Available to travel domestically
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
