Spacecraft Subsystem SME

** 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.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + 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*
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** 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.

REQNUMBER: 2614780

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