Spacecraft Subsystem SME Security Clearance

Position: Spacecraft Subsystem SME with Security Clearance
Description SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced spacecraft or spacecraft subsystem SME to join our team in El Segundo, CA. SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters.

We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test.
* Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle.
* Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments.
* Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
* Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary.
* Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates. Qualifications
* An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
* BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science.
* 15 years' experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master's degree and 12 years' experience.
* Previous proven coordination experience.
* Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations.
* DOD or IC space experience preferred.
* Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels.
* Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable.
* Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.