Job Description
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
The CSP NEO project is managed by the Space Communication and Spectrum Management Office at NASA GRC, and additional projects that require the same skillset will be supported as needed. The candidate will work collaboratively with the CSP NEO technical team and subject matter experts in formulating, executing, and maturing systems engineering processes throughout all phases of the project. In addition, this work will assess the systems engineering support required for the duration of the project, which includes planning and executing reviews per NASA guidelines. Principally, the candidate will work closely with the NASA team to ensure that the project has well-defined systems engineering processes in place and that they are successfully executed.
The selected candidate will support the Human Space Flight Systems Branch at NASA GRC, which is responsible for systems engineering leadership and shared project system architect leadership roles to enable the successful implementation of NASA human spaceflight or human spaceflight-enabling programs and projects.
Job Description:
The position requires a high-performing, mid-level systems engineer to support the technology development and integration efforts for the Communication Services Project (CSP) Near Earth Operations (NEO) Testbed. The systems engineering efforts will include preparing and supporting peer reviews for: systems requirements, preliminary design, critical design, systems integration checkpoint, and testbed operational readiness. In addition, responsibilities will include contributing to the following deliverables:
- Concept of Operations
- Risk Assessment
- Systems Engineering Management Plan
- Technical Performance Measures
- Implementation Plan
- Integration Plan
- Verification Plan
- Operation Plan and Procedures
- Interface Management and Control
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
- Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and industry partners
- Familiarity with project formulation, execution, and maturation that is consistent with standard systems engineering processes
- Excellent written and documentation skills
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes used by NASA, DoD, or industry
- Familiarity with NASA space-related projects
- Familiarity with MagicDraw or similar software tool
- Familiarity with space communications
Education/Experience:
Completed at least a bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering or other STEM-related degree, from an accredited program, with the following education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 – 10 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree and 3 – 6 years of relevant experience
- Ph.D. degree and 0 – 3 years of relevant experience
Other Position Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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.
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