Job Description
Description
SAIC has a new opportunity for an Electrical Systems Engineer to work on a program supporting an exciting, fast-paced payload development. This position will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to customers in remote sensing technology development, sensor requirements development, and space vehicle requirements development. The successful applicant will work to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and technically challenging work.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Work as an Electrical Systems Engineer as part of a world-class SETA team
· Evaluate concept designs and system integration strategies into future architectures
· Collaborate across multiple teams to refine requirements and system trades
· Review development contractor’s documents and procedures, requirements flow-down, verification methodologies, calibration plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans to ensure program success
· Review program for high risk areas (technical, cost, and schedule) and recommend mitigation approaches
· Collaborate with SETA team members, development contractors, and in customer forums
- Provide Evaluation of Program Major Reviews and Milestones:
· System Requirements Review planned for February 2024
· Final Design Review planned for May 2024
· Test Readiness Review planned for August 2024
· Perform Preliminary Spacecraft Bus Study during calendar year 2024
· Perform Preliminary Concept Design including Communications Architecture during calendar year 2024
· Payload Government Acceptance Review planned for January 2026
Provide Evaluation of Program Major Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) including:
· Payload Interface Control Document
· User Manual
· Concept of Operations
· Payload Specifications
· Test and evaluation plan / test report
Qualifications
· Knowledge and demonstrated experience in government acquisition process, project or program management
· Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
· Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
· Have demonstrated ability to technically review the work of others
· Ability to articulate technical recommendations to the customer
· Proficiency using MS Office
- Bachelors Degree in technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics with 9+ years of experience or 7 years with a Masters.
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.
