Description

　　SAIC is hiring for a Launch Engineer to support a dynamic program at SAIC. This position is located in Chantilly, Virginia and requires an active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance to start.

　　Supports Launch planning and execution for current (on contract) spacecraft and development of launch requirements for future systems.

　　The following tasks are representative of those that will be accomplished at the request of the customer:

　　Advise the customer on all aspects of spacecraft launch including requirements development, contract management, risk trades, spacecraft shipment, launch base processing, Launch Vehicle integration including Leading Edge Integration if necessary, OSL and launch base support, integrated scheduling, rehearsal planning, Day Of Launch (DOL) planning, and coordination with TIP 1.0 teams

　　Develop requirements and contract language for all aspects of launch integration and operations for new spacecraft programs

　　Work closely with NRO/OSL and contractor LSIC on launch planning and execution

　　Train SPO launch team for DOL

　　Monitor launch planning and execution and create reports as needed for customer leadership

　　Identify issues and potential issues to customer and recommend solutions

　　Qualifications

　　Required Attributes:

　　Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

　　Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or significant mission experience with 9 years of experience; Masters with 7 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience.

　　Excellent Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills

　　Basic understanding of DOD/IC satellite systems and architectures

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Available to travel domestically

　　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.REQNUMBER: 2400127

　　SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability