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Description
Possesses technical expertise in spacecraft to launch vehicle interfaces, system level integration, test, and launch to include preparations for launch, launch processing, and launch operations. Member is a subject matter expert who will be an integral participant in spacecraft to launch vehicle interface development, coordination, and verification as well as the requirements generated for the spacecraft side of the interface. Key areas of focus include spacecraft integration to new launch vehicle interfaces, reviewing and assessing launch planning; reviewing operations and safety documentation; verifying interface requirements; monitoring of factory and launch site operations; assisting in preparation and training of customer’s launch team; and participating in operations, training, and pre-launch activities. Additional areas of focus are contamination control, spacecraft preparations for transport to the launch facility, launch base processing and operations. Member will be knowledgeable of flight operations of space vehicles and the launch exercises necessary for launch team preparation.
Job Duties include:
- Reviews and coordinates changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for spacecraft and launch vehicle interfaces
- Tracks development issues and attends unit, subsystem, system level design reviews
- Supports launch and spacecraft on-orbit test as required
- Identifies and assesses emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans
- Reviews developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team
- Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required
- Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration and test
- Experience with spacecraft transportation and launch base processing
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
