NRO Satellite Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electro-optical (EO) Satellite Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated electro-optical satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of satellite capabilities & activities. The successful candidate will work both independently and in a team-based environment.

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Directly support ESPO as the office responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, integration & test, and launch & initialization of Electro-Optical satellites for the NRO.

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  Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to interfaces and standards or ensure appropriate deviations/waivers are in place.

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  Evaluate system and subsystem designs, as necessary, to determine if the design is adequate to meet program requirements.

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  Participate in assessing power, weight, cooling and other space vehicle design constraints as the design matures through its phases. Identify technical design risks and support development of corrective action plans.

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  Participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to troubleshoot and resolve anomalies and test failures. Develop mitigation plans and identify impacts to subsystem, spacecraft, and mission performance.

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  Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) evaluations. Assist, as needed, in Government source selections and the technical evaluation of satellite provider proposals.

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  Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads, commercial satellite developers, and other subject matter experts.

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Qualifications

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  BS in Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline

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  5 years experience working on electro-optical satellite programs and have a solid understanding of various satellite flight sciences (reliability, power, power, weight, cooling, maintainability, etc.)

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  Have strong familiarity with electro-optical system & subsystem functionality, performance, and product data.

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  Electro-optical satellite acquisition experience, specifically writing and evaluating requirements, and assessing development contractor performance.

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  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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Desired Qualifications:

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  MS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline

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  Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP).

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