Mission Protection Systems Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Las Cruces, NM (Job ID 2512496)

Description

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:

• 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