Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Analyst with technical expertise in government satellite systems to support the Mission Analysis team within the Advanced Plans branch of the Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Division. The position will be located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
SE&I provides technical and programmatic support to define technical spacecraft and ground systems requirements, define a coherent acquisition strategy, and initiate major contracts with industry partners. The position requires that a successful candidate demonstrate a technical understanding of clock and timing algorithms and methods, geolocation algorithm development and analysis, oscillators, and a working knowledge of RF systems.
The following tasks are representative of those that will be accomplished at the request of the customer:
- Assess timing and phase noise requirements and performance associated with SIGINT data delivery
- Provide support to launch and satellite on-orbit test as required by the customer
- Plan and execute internal and external interface testing to support final system verification, validation, and delivery
- Develop productive relationships with prime contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other payload and ground system subject matter experts
- Support the customer in the oversight of the development and documentation of the specifications associated with his or her assigned area
- Review complex technical design documentation and provide formal and informal feedback to the COTR, subject matter experts, and other customer personnel
- Participate in requirement sell off events to ensure program success
- Liaise with mission analysis and acquisition teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; or a Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; or a PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
Required Experience:
- Knowledge of SIGINT mission fundamentals
- Technical understanding of SIGINT architectures and Intelligence Community (IC) ground architectures
- Understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures
- Experience with DOD/IC acquisition and program management processes
- Experience with MATLAB or equivalent DSP development and analysis tools
- Available to travel domestically
Desired Experience:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI Clearance with a Poly.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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