Future Strategic Space Lead at SAIC

El Segundo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Integration, Technical Requirements Development, Technology Development, Prototyping, Standards Development, Frameworks, Modeling, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Project Management, Space Systems, Military Satellite Communications, Nuclear Command Control, Engineering

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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 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

Responsibilities

The Futures Strategic Space Lead will manage strategic space future development for the Space Systems Command Military SATCOM portfolio and integrate industry solutions into the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications system baseline. They will also direct a small team of engineers to assess, develop, validate, and document the technical baseline.