Description
Description
Job Description:
SAIC is seeking a Futures Strategic Space Lead to join our MSEIT team in El Segundo, CA.
You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force's Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic space future development for Space Systems Command (SSC) Military SATCOM portfolio
- Develop and maintain next generation technology and communications systems development and design baseline
- Manage technical baseline through procurement and Authority to Proceed (ATP)
- Integrate industry solutions into Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system baseline
- Design and sponsor demonstrators and prototypes to validate design assumptions
- Develop standards, frameworks, and models to describe and procure next generation NC3 systems
- Work with industry, stakeholders, users, and operators to define requirements and capabilities
- Direct a small team of engineers to assess, develop, validate and document technical baseline
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Secret clearance required for this position
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in communications, computer science, networking, radar, Large Scale Integration (LSI), or equivalent technical degree
- 15 years' experience
- 10 years' experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, systems integration, technology development
- 5 years' experience working with future technology efforts, such as Analysis of Alternatives, trades, prototypes, demonstrators, standards development, frameworks, and models
- Ability to articulate market ideas and concepts with stakeholders in support of next generation technology
- Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with diverse technical teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Desired:
- Masters of Science (MS) degree in technical area, such as engineering, math, physics, or computer science
- Certifications, such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, ESEP
- Chief Engineer experience
- Experience with space systems and/or military or commercial satellite systems
- Experience overseeing development contracts to develop, design, assess simulation and prototype hardware and software
- Experience leading, managing, or supervising small teams
- Familiarity with NC3 organization and next generation concepts
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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