Launch Engineer

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 18 years of experience; Masters with 16 years of experience; or PhD with 15 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: 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 . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Created: 2024-10-19