Attitude Control Systems Engineer

** Description*
* SAIC is seeking an  
** A*
* ** ttitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer** . In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

This role is located in  
** Chantilly, VA
** and requires an active  
** TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
** to be considered.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.

+ Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.

+ Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.

+ Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.

+ Review developer's readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

** Qualifications*
* +  
** Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph*
* + Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience;
Masters and 7 years or more experience;
PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.

+ Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test

+ Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.

+ Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.

+ Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.

REQNUMBER: 2613289

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