SAIC is rapidly growing a System Integration team to deliver a new, complex space and ground system in support of National Security. This exciting and innovative program, located in Chantilly VA, is leveraging best practices in system engineering, via Digital Engineering processes and technology, and in Agile software development, via DevSecOps development. This multi-year contract will require energetic engineers to define and integrate major space systems and associated ground elements from concept into an operational enterprise.
SAIC is seeking Space Communications Systems Engineer to to support in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communications systems development and acquisitions that advance the USAF. The Space Communications Engineer is an individual contributor and member of a team of high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, RF Communications, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 9 years of related experience or at least 7 years of related experience with a Masters degree
Knowledge of how space communications systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
Working knowledge of MS Office applications, MatLab, and communications link budget modeling software
Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree in electrical engineering, RF Communications, or a related technical discipline
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COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing. SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.