Description

SAIC is seeking a Satellite Test and Experiment Systems Engineer to join our team. SAIC provides specialized engineering, analysis and operations support to a variety of Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Our program supports the research and development of the generation after next of national security-related systems based in space, in the air and on the ground.

SAIC has an opening for a Satellite Test and Experiment Systems Engineer to work closely with a diverse team of engineers and scientist developing and implementing the future space- ground architecture. This position supports the research and development of revolutionary space-ground systems. The selected candidate will leverage their Satellite Test and Experiment expertise and experience to support experimental mission planning. In addition, the selected candidate will analyze the a range of mission objectives to optimize the mission planning process.

Specific responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans to verify the performance and functionality of satellites and their subsystems

• Develop and execute experiments to characterize satellite performance and behavior, including orbital dynamics, thermal, and vibration testing

• Analyze test and experiment data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance issues, and provide recommendations for design and operational environments

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design and operations to ensure test and experiments results are integrated into the satellite operations process

• Prepare and maintain detailed test and experiment reports

• Troubleshoot test and experiment issues, including identifying and resolving technical problems and anomalies

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years related experience or Master’s degree and 7 years related NRO satellite experience

• NRO satellite test and experiment experience of 5+ years

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional matrixed team

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAFe processes

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. REQNUMBER: 2415425

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability