SAIC
Satellite Launch System Integrator
SAIC, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Description
SAIC is seeking a Launch System Integrator to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). Qualified candidates should possess demonstrated ability and experience in space/launch operations.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in developing Launch Vehicle LV interface requirements and define acceptable evidence and associated verification plans
Assist in developing launch base facility, transportation, safety, and communications requirements and associated verification plans
Evaluate Launch related CDRLs and prepare feedback for Gov’t customer review
Participate in technical meetings and working groups with the satellite developer, launch provider, and launch base representing SPO equities
Represent Gov’t customer for all launch-related issues
Participate in launch rehearsals
Provide on-site launch base support once SV arrives, serve as payload processing facility interface to the SPO
Support the Flight Director during Launch & Initialization (L&I) activities
Evaluate all new entrant LVs for applicability to the SPO mission
Travel, as required, to prime contractor location, launch base, and launch provider facilities
TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required
Qualifications
BS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline
9 years’ experience in space related systems to include operations, acquisition, program management, integration, test, and evaluation
Familiarity with new entrant Launch Vehicles from ULA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others
Understanding of launch vehicle performance to varied orbits and ability to provide rapid response to leadership
Familiarity with capabilities and limitations of launch facilities on both coasts
Familiarity with payload fairing environments such as humidity, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and payload contamination issues
Understanding of the payload processing facility capabilities and specific program needs related to launch base processing
Understanding of payload transportation requirements and current USG capabilities
Understanding of launch environments to include coupled loads analysis, inertial and quasi-static loads, shock, and vibration
Ability to work autonomously with little oversight
Ability to travel approximately 25% during year of launch
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. REQNUMBER: 2412896
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
SAIC is seeking a Launch System Integrator to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). Qualified candidates should possess demonstrated ability and experience in space/launch operations.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist in developing Launch Vehicle LV interface requirements and define acceptable evidence and associated verification plans
Assist in developing launch base facility, transportation, safety, and communications requirements and associated verification plans
Evaluate Launch related CDRLs and prepare feedback for Gov’t customer review
Participate in technical meetings and working groups with the satellite developer, launch provider, and launch base representing SPO equities
Represent Gov’t customer for all launch-related issues
Participate in launch rehearsals
Provide on-site launch base support once SV arrives, serve as payload processing facility interface to the SPO
Support the Flight Director during Launch & Initialization (L&I) activities
Evaluate all new entrant LVs for applicability to the SPO mission
Travel, as required, to prime contractor location, launch base, and launch provider facilities
TS/SCI w/ CI Poly required
Qualifications
BS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline
9 years’ experience in space related systems to include operations, acquisition, program management, integration, test, and evaluation
Familiarity with new entrant Launch Vehicles from ULA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others
Understanding of launch vehicle performance to varied orbits and ability to provide rapid response to leadership
Familiarity with capabilities and limitations of launch facilities on both coasts
Familiarity with payload fairing environments such as humidity, pressure, temperature, flow rates, and payload contamination issues
Understanding of the payload processing facility capabilities and specific program needs related to launch base processing
Understanding of payload transportation requirements and current USG capabilities
Understanding of launch environments to include coupled loads analysis, inertial and quasi-static loads, shock, and vibration
Ability to work autonomously with little oversight
Ability to travel approximately 25% during year of launch
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. REQNUMBER: 2412896
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability