Job Description
**Description**
SAIC is seeking a **Launch Systems Engineer** on the Horizon Program to support and drive execution of launch integration efforts under the Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio of the US Space Force in **El Segundo, CA** .
**Fun roles you will participate in:**
+ Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service providers.
+ Interface with USG Launch Range elements and establish support agreements that meet satellite SPO and prime contractor requirements; collaborate with mission partners and negotiate agreements for shared responsibilities.
+ Define readiness process and plan for space segment for launch.
+ Ensure prepared for and successfully execute launch site payload processing and ultimately launch.
+ Propose strategy and generate contractor statements of work for Early Interface Studies with Launch Service Providers, change proposals, and final Launch Integration.
+ Evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals for Launch integration engineering and processing.
+ Facilitate negotiation of space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in the best interest of the SV SPO.
+ Manage technical and programmatic risk associated with launch integration.
+ Evaluate contractor performance and provide assessment to SPO.
+ Technical and Management capabilities like being knowledgeable in all types of satellite-launch interface requirements and technology, setting of requirements, ICD documentation, and associated verification approaches.
+ Possess understanding of satellite integration and test procedures and processes, launch site satellite processing, joint launch operations, Day-of-Launch preparation and execution; versed in standard launch interface requirements, range requirements, safety requirements.
+ Familiar with statements of work and their structure, basic contract types and incentives, Government contracting.
+ Experienced developing program plans and controls.
+ Familiar with scheduling and earned value metrics.
**Qualifications**
**This is you:**
+ Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years related experience in systems engineering and requirements management.
+ Experience must also include satellite integration and test and processing.
+ Requires basic understanding of launch vehicle missions, performance and processing.
+ Experience working in USG SPO with other support contractors.
+ Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
+ Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2501871
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
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