Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
CI Polygraph
IT - Software
Las Cruces, NM (On-Site/Office)
Description
SAIC is seeking a Mission Protection Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems. Responsibilities include the following:
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Desired Qualifications:
• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
SAIC is seeking a Mission Protection Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems. Responsibilities include the following:
- Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness
- Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems to include providing analysis of schedules and capabilities delivered to best meet near and long-term operational needs
- Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations.
- Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials
- Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must possess active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current CI Poly
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience.
- Possess knowledge regarding satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
- Current knowledge of counter space threats
- Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations
- Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP)
- RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process
- Experience with US Space Force space operations structure
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
- Ability to work independently and/or with a team
- Must be able to operate effectively with teammates and customers (contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government)
- Ability to quickly craft briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Be able to Represent government and their interests in various forums.
- Self-starter, able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
- Must be a master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder
- Must be a polished communicator (written/verbal) possessing impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
Desired Qualifications:
• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
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