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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Software
El Segundo, CA (On-Site/Office)
Description
SAIC is seeking a Launch Systems Engineer on the Horizon Program to support and drive execution of launch integration efforts under the Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio of the US Space Force in El Segundo, CA.
Fun roles you will participate in:
Qualifications
This is you:
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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.
SAIC is seeking a Launch Systems Engineer on the Horizon Program to support and drive execution of launch integration efforts under the Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio of the US Space Force in El Segundo, CA.
Fun roles you will participate in:
- Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service providers.
- Interface with USG Launch Range elements and establish support agreements that meet satellite SPO and prime contractor requirements; collaborate with mission partners and negotiate agreements for shared responsibilities.
- Define readiness process and plan for space segment for launch.
- Ensure prepared for and successfully execute launch site payload processing and ultimately launch.
- Propose strategy and generate contractor statements of work for Early Interface Studies with Launch Service Providers, change proposals, and final Launch Integration.
- Evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals for Launch integration engineering and processing.
- Facilitate negotiation of space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in the best interest of the SV SPO.
- Manage technical and programmatic risk associated with launch integration.
- Evaluate contractor performance and provide assessment to SPO.
- Technical and Management capabilities like being knowledgeable in all types of satellite-launch interface requirements and technology, setting of requirements, ICD documentation, and associated verification approaches.
- Possess understanding of satellite integration and test procedures and processes, launch site satellite processing, joint launch operations, Day-of-Launch preparation and execution; versed in standard launch interface requirements, range requirements, safety requirements.
- Familiar with statements of work and their structure, basic contract types and incentives, Government contracting.
- Experienced developing program plans and controls.
- Familiar with scheduling and earned value metrics.
Qualifications
This is you:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years related experience in systems engineering and requirements management.
- Experience must also include satellite integration and test and processing.
- Requires basic understanding of launch vehicle missions, performance and processing.
- Experience working in USG SPO with other support contractors.
- Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
- Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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.
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