Space System Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.

SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A), USAF/USSF civil engineer officers (AFSC 32E), or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.

Job Description:

This position is for a Space System Infrastructure Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Space Systems Infrastructure Engineer provides embedded support within the Government program office to guide the concept development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system bridging the gap between high-level project management and technical engineering.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to a Senior Program Manager responsible for the physical infrastructure required to execute satellite production, launch, and operations for a major space system.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the Military Construction (MILCON) process to include evaluation of potential solutions (e.g. buy vs. lease, near-term vs. long-term solutions) and physical sites for Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T) facilities, operations centers facilities, and launch support facilities.
• Interpret the System’s Concept of Operations (CONOPs) into infrastructure requirements and, when possible, provide input to inform and modify the CONOPs as the mission evolves.
• Support the creation and execution of a variety of acquisition plans for the system’s infrastructure, and provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Support the creation and establishment of the processes, procedures, and support plans necessary to enable satellite operations center standup and integration with end-users.
• Support the creation and establishment of the processes, procedures, and support plans for satellite launch.
• Develop technical documentation (e.g. Statement of Work (SOW)), review technical deliverables (e.g. CDRLs, project plans), and ensure compliance with federal or organizational policies.
• Act as a liaison between engineering teams, project managers, quality assurance, and end-users to ensure end-to-end mission success.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

• Experience with MILCON projects, using DD Form 1391 “MILCON Project Data”, and guiding a program through the required budgeting, planning, programming, and legislative approval milestones.

• Ability to work with external stakeholders to navigate the complex bureaucracy associated with MILCON.

• Experience with space systems launch and operations.

• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data.

• Experience with the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.

• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.

• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.

• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

• TS/SCI Required.

• Previous SAP experience desired.