DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC is seeking a Ground System Engineer with a strong background in space related ground architectures supporting a customer with responsibilities as chief engineer. The qualified candidate should be familiar with space system ground segment acquisitions and related Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of those systems. The successful candidate will provide direct support for major program acquisitions. This program procures satellite vehicles with associated ground segments. The ground segment consists of ground command and control (C2) software & hardware, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) and virtualized technologies. This individual will provide primary support to the development branch. Activities leverage understanding of full life-cycle system support, from procurement to O&M, including system design and development through delivery, requirements analysis, requirements tracking, installation, and sell-off.Qualifications
Experience in full life cycle support with an IC or DoD acquisition program office
Experience with ground segment of space program office
Experience evaluating proposals, budgets, and master schedules
Experience with activities involving hardware and software integration
Experience in request for change (RFC) processes
Understanding of requirements validation and verification methods
Experience in ground architecture design
Experience in organizing meetings, project coordination, and writing/reviewing technical reports
Experience in risk management planning and mitigation
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree and 14 years or more experience; Master’s degree and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience
Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel overseas
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.
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