Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Mission Assessments Engineer to provide mission analysis support to legacy, current, and future satellite programs. This position is located in Denver, CO.
In this role, you will support constellation design and planning studies, requirements development and verification, and compliance analyses against user requirements. Additionally, you will provide programmatic support directly to Government leads. Limited travel may be required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support development of models and simulations to predict expected mission performance against requirements
Support development of detailed test objectives, plans, and success criteria to support analysis objectives
Conduct engineering analysis in support of system impact assessments and evaluation of results for complex aerospace systems
Work with multiple teams and stakeholders in the development of analysis plans, analyzing data and reporting results
Coordinate system level analysis across the enterprise
Help the customer establish priorities and engage with various internal and external stakeholders to include senior executive officials, military officers, development contractors, and end users
Develop briefings and assessments to a variety of audiences, and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to customer leadership
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field such as Communications, Astronautics or Aerospace Engineering
- 9 years professional experience
- 7-10 years’ experience in the analysis of data from space system components with the ability to conduct performance analysis and other technical assessments of the data
Familiarity with signal processing, digital communications and RF theory
Knowledge and proficiency in conducting engineering analysis and modeling using tools such as Python, MATLAB Simulink, Satellite Tool Kit (STK), Excel, and other standard analysis tools
Ability to clearly and concisely present analysis data
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters of Science Degree in Math, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field such as Communications, Astronautics or Aerospace Engineering
Knowledge of RF antennas and receivers
Experience in modeling RF systems
Understanding of space systems, design, integration, test, and operations
Proven ability to work effectively with large team of Government, FFRDC, and SETA contractors as well as with major development contractors
Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical issues concisely to management
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