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Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

Support optical payload design concepts from whiteboard to launch, including development ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

Scout Space

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$108K - $148K/yr

Support optical payload design concepts from whiteboard to launch, including development ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

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Technical Program Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$134K - $173K/yr

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business (MBA) * Experience with space domain awareness (SDA), remote sensing, or optical payload systems * Familiarity ...

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Technical Program Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$134K - $173K/yr

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business (MBA) * Experience with space domain awareness (SDA), remote sensing, or optical payload systems * Familiarity ...

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Director of Engineering

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Drive execution of complex space payload programs and architecture decisions from concept through ... Background in space domain awareness (SDA), remote sensing, or on-orbit autonomy * Familiarity with ...

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Capture Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

As a company at the forefront of space domain awareness (SDA), optical sensing payloads, and on ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

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Capture Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

As a company at the forefront of space domain awareness (SDA), optical sensing payloads, and on ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

Scout Space

Capture Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

As a company at the forefront of space domain awareness (SDA), optical sensing payloads, and on ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

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Required CredentialsTechnical certifications, programming skillsDegree in data science, statistics, or related field
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Industry UsageCybersecurity, software development, data transferBusiness, finance, healthcare, marketing
Common Search IntentUnderstanding technical data transfer rolesAnalyzing data remotely for insights

Remote Payload typically involves technical roles related to data transfer, cybersecurity, or software development, requiring programming skills and technical certifications. Remote Data Analysts focus on analyzing and interpreting data to support business decisions, often requiring a background in data science or statistics. While both roles may work remotely, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

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NRO Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA • Remote

Science Applications International Corporation
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

SAIC is seeking a Payload Subject Matter Expert to support the NRO GEOINT Directorate.  This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in acquiring a new satellite and payloads for the future GEOINT space architecture.  The candidate will support acquisition activities and provide space vehicle and payload design expertise for protection capabilities.  Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
    Assist with the execution of satellite and payload design trade studies.  Evaluate system and payload designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed design and supporting protection capabilities are adequate to meet required performance thresholds.
    Assess protection capabilities 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.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

    B.S. Engineering with 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience. 
 

Qualifications:
    Remote sensing satellite acquisition experience, specifically writing and evaluating requirements, and assessing development contractor performance.
    Expertise with imaging sensor functionality and performance.
    Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - able to synthesize large amounts of data/information concisely.
    Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to be flexible to adjust to dynamic technical guidance.

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