Spacecraft Systems Engineer

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.

• 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.
• Serve as customer representative to real-time operational activities by participating on the support team for anomaly response.
• Serve on the anomaly team attending status meetings, coordinating solutions to technical issues, plan and conduct rehearsals, and support of recovery activities.
• Serve on-call to resolve spacecraft anomalies, minimize loss of operations time, and safely return the spacecraft to operations.
• 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.
• Advise the customer on contract actions to include requirements development, Statement of Work generation, proposal evaluation, BOE validity, and award fee recommendations.
• Provide infrequent second shift or weekend support to baseline deliveries, operations or rehearsal activities.
• Occasional travel in the US about 3-5 times a year for about 3 days per trip.

Required Education and Experience:

• Engineering/science degree or significant applicable experience with satellite or satellite operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft operations and maintenance or ground baseline development, recapitalization and procurement.
• Flexible self-starter with good communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Current or recent TS/SCI with polygrap
  
  Desired Skills:
• Cyber Security experience.
• Program safety and contact operations experience.