Space Communications Systems Engineer
Company: SAIC
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Job ID:
2207365
Location:
CHANTILLY
,
VA
,
US
Date Posted: 2022-06-13Category: Engineering and
SciencesSubcategory: Systems EngineerSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day
JobTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeMinimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
with PolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePotential for
Remote Work: No
Description SAIC has a funded need for a Space Communications
Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical
advisory services (SETA) to a rapidly expanding Government
Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground
effort within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in
Chantilly, VA.
This customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating
national security-related systems based in space, in the air, and
on the ground.
Job Duties:
Overseeing design and development of communications systems and
components for space to ground and space to space communication
links
Applying complex space and ground communications specifications,
tolerances, simulations, and test procedures for communications
systems and components
Assisting the Government in developing concept of operations
(CONOPS) and approaches to employment of communications systems
Ensuring research and development (R&D) efforts are planned and
conducted on sound engineering practices including management of
technical risks
Providing technical support to Government customer activities and
programmatic processes
Developing documents and briefings to communicate work or study
status, briefs Government and industry as required
Developing communications link budget models to inform Government
systems engineering trades
Supporting Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and
Developers by coordinating with other technical domain SMEs and
program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the
systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy mission
requirements
Providing oversight of acquisitions, with specific focus on the
communications systems elements, functionality, interfaces,
manufacture, build, test, and operations to ensure end-to-end
system closure and satisfaction of mission need
Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to
ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design
details to meet program requirements and objectives
Participating in technical interchange meetings between developers
and COTR
Supports the System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity
for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of
communications systems development and acquisitions that advance
the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) space resiliency
posture.
Operates as an individual contributor and member of a team of
high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that work to support
the Government through lifecycle systems engineering and management
processes to deliver desired capabilities and meet overall program
objectives.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, RF Communications, or a
related technical discipline AND 9 years of related experience or
at least 7 years of related experience with a Master's degree
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Experience in space communications systems design, specification,
development, fabrication, manufacturing and/or testing
Working knowledge of MS Office applications, MatLab, and
communications link budget modeling software
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement
skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment
Current NRO-adjudicated clearance and polygraph a PLUS
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 a premier
Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology
transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the
defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure
high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial
intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and
understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate
the best components from our own portfolio and our partner
ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions
that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by
purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an fostering a
respectful work culture based on that values all contributors.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of
approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit .
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