NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Responsibilities * Assist with the execution of satellite and payload design trade studies ... managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Responsibilities * Assist with the execution of satellite and payload design trade studies ... managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to ...
Communications Satellite (COMSAT) Technical Analysis Engineer / with Security Clearance
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Communications Satellite (COMSAT) Technical Analysis Engineer / with Security Clearance
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... plans. Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · Remote
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... plans. Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ...
Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the enterprise change management process spanning Gateway and Satellite/Payload domains * Chair the Change Advisory Board (CAB ...
Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the enterprise change management process spanning Gateway and Satellite/Payload domains * Chair the Change Advisory Board (CAB ...
As an owner-managed, internationally active company, we employ more than 250 people in Germany ... Develop, maintain and refine technical mission, spacecraft and payload requirements * Plan and ...
As an owner-managed, internationally active company, we employ more than 250 people in Germany ... Develop, maintain and refine technical mission, spacecraft and payload requirements * Plan and ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... plans. Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... plans. Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
... satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control ... Planning, forecasting, and managing R&D efforts for communications payload subsystems * Developing ...
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... satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control ... Planning, forecasting, and managing R&D efforts for communications payload subsystems * Developing ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to ... Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystems, Payload
Mclean, VA · On-site
$105K - $145K/yr
Prepare for and manage spacecraft contingency operations, including innovative solutions for satellite and fleet-level resilience. * Collaborate in payload missions, operations and integration of new ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
Understanding of satellite payload design, beamforming, frequency reuse, and spectrum management. * Knowledge of foreign aerospace industries, satellite manufacturers, and communications technology ...
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Satellite and Payload System Test Authority will ... Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama * Demonstrated capability ...
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Satellite and Payload System Test Authority will ... Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama * Demonstrated capability ...
The DSCS Payload Controller (DPC) will be the primary operator of the Replacement Satellite ... management and control for all commercial frequency spectrums to include all Commercial satellite ...
The DSCS Payload Controller (DPC) will be the primary operator of the Replacement Satellite ... management and control for all commercial frequency spectrums to include all Commercial satellite ...
Staff Electro-Optical Payload Engineer
Tukwila, WA · On-site +1
Test payloads and support the production team as they integrate your payloads onto satellites. * Partner with engineering, program management, and production to ensure comprehensive and efficient end ...
Staff Electro-Optical Payload Engineer
Tukwila, WA · On-site +1
Test payloads and support the production team as they integrate your payloads onto satellites. * Partner with engineering, program management, and production to ensure comprehensive and efficient end ...
Electro-Optical Payload Engineer
Tukwila, WA · On-site
$145K - $188K/yr
Test payloads and support the production team as they integrate your payloads onto satellites. * Partner with engineering, program management, and production to ensure comprehensive and efficient end ...
Electro-Optical Payload Engineer
Tukwila, WA · On-site
$145K - $188K/yr
Test payloads and support the production team as they integrate your payloads onto satellites. * Partner with engineering, program management, and production to ensure comprehensive and efficient end ...
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NRO Payload Engineer
Chantilly, VA • On-site
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Job description
Description
#J-18808-LjbffrSAIC 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.
Responsibilities- 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.
Education and experience:
- B.S. Engineering with 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience
- 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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