Space Vehicle Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Satellite Space Vehicle Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will gain experience with acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This position will support Space Vehicle Engineering, assembly, integration, and test activities for all of the government program office’s major satellite programs.  This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation’s capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success.  If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today.  This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

 

- Supports a Government program office in a Space Vehicle Engineering capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of systems acquisitions
- Assisting the Government in monitoring Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) of multiple satellites at contractor facilities
- Provide support to Government customer by evaluating Space Vehicle designs, overseeing Space Vehicle development efforts, and assessing Space Vehicle requirements compliance through verification activities
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
- Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
- Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR

Qualifications

 - Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering or business and relevant Space Vehicle or satellite AI&T experience
- Experience with how NRO or space satellite systems are acquired

- The job requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
- Experience with how space systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment
- TS/SCI with polygraph

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.