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SAIC · 1 month ago

NRO EO Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Subject Matter Expert to support the NRO GEOINT Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). The role involves providing satellite sensor and payload design expertise and assisting in the acquisition of a new satellite for future GEOINT space architecture.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with the execution of new satellite concept design trade studies. Evaluate system and payload sensor designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed design and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds

Assess payload technical performance and modeling and simulation results. Assess Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans

Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to interfaces and design standards

Support the development of requirement documents and acquisition plans. Participate as a technical advisor during Government source selections to evaluate development contractor proposals and provide down-selection recommendations to source selection authorities

Following selection of a development contractor, participate in monitoring and evaluating payload design constraints as the payload matures through its phases. Identify technical design risks and potential impacts to program plans

Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time