Spacecraft Systems Engineer
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Job description
SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Operations, Maintenance, and Test Engineer to join our Roxborough Park, CO based team. The position provides direct support to the local government customer on spacecraft satellite integration, test, on-orbit test, operations & maintenance (O&M), and on-orbit anomaly resolution.
Monitor baseline integration and test planning and execution by attending prime contractor daily status and planning meetings and observing operation activities.
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Evaluate contractor plans/schedules for both contract baseline spacecraft/ground activities and changes proposed to the baseline. Provide recommendations to the customer on the technical, cost, and schedule scope of the proposed plans and schedules.
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Serve as customer representative to real-time operational activities by participating on the support team for anomaly response.
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Serve on the anomaly team attending status meetings, coordinating solutions to technical issues, plan and conduct rehearsals, and support of recovery activities.
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Serve on-call to resolve spacecraft anomalies, minimize loss of operations time, and safely return the spacecraft to operations.
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Evaluate pros, cons, and risks of alternative courses of action across all spacecraft subsystems and provide clear explanations to the customer who may have limited experience.
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Advise the customer on contract actions to include requirements development, Statement of Work generation, proposal evaluation, BOE validity, and award fee recommendations.
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Provide infrequent second shift or weekend support to baseline deliveries, operations or rehearsal activities.
Requirements
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Engineering/science degree or significant applicable experience with satellite or satellite operations.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft operations and maintenance or ground baseline development, recapitalization and procurement.
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Flexible self-starter with good communication skills.
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Excellent computer skills.
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Current or recent TS/SCI with polygrap Desired Skills:
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Cyber Security experience.
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Program safety and contact operations experience.
Benefits & conditions
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
