Space Systems Engineer

6 days ago

Lompoc, California, United States SAIC Full time

Job Summary:

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Engineer to support the 18th Space Defense Squadron and the U.S. Space Forces for Space field command located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Space Defense Awareness (SDA), solving various operational orbital mechanics problems and processing data for orbit states and predictions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute mission protection aspects of the space object catalog required as part of the evolving SDA mission.
  • Execute operational functions to include space flight safety, defensive space control, intelligence analysis, and operational, technical and engineering support to national security space programs.
  • Review and prepare responses for applicable government policies, plans, procedures and technical documentation, as well as collaborate with other space operations centers and space acquisition offices.
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.
  • Ability to interpret, draft, discuss, and implement US government-wide space policy with members from various USG agencies in a collaborative environment.
  • Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based OS, Particularly Red Hat Linux.
  • Familiarity with Space Force's Astrodynamics Support Workstation software or similar tools.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to operations, including orbit determination and maintenance, general and special perturbation-based data and formats, orbit decay, and orbital maneuvers for station keeping and change of station.
  • Ability to apply orbital mechanics to real world problems. General understanding of methods of orbit determination and prediction, and use of orbital state data.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).

Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI w/Poly.
  • 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Master or 4 years with PhD.
  • Experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and conjunction assessment. Real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems is required for this position.

Target Salary Range: $160,001 - $200,000.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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