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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: 2505801

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