Senior Site Installation Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Site Installation Engineer to join a high-performing Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). This role will be critical in the deployment and integration of secure, resilient satellite communications (SATCOM) systems at operational sites.

You will lead and support installation and integration efforts, ensuring that complex system components are implemented accurately and efficiently. You will also contribute to technical working groups, collaborating closely with engineers, contractors, and government personnel to resolve installation challenges, identify risks, and ensure mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports USSF SSC Protected Tactical Enterprise (PTES) SATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) in Fielding of new SATCOM ground systems
• Sr. Engineer and Subject Matter Expert to PTES PMO Government Customer for all SATCOM, Site Development, System Integration, and project acceptance documentation issues
• Maintains the PTES Fielding schedules and actively drives PTES Fielding projects through to completion for the PTES PMO Government Customer
• Authors, Maintains, Modifies Requirements Documents and Interface Control Documents. Actively engages in formal Change Management/Engineering Change Request processes
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts from other PTES PMO Functional Areas, providing a Fielding perspective on issues or documents they are working
• Supports the PTES PMO Chief Engineer in Special Projects and High Visibility issues requiring SATCOM Fielding support

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
• Bachelor's Degree in related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), field (i.e. Electrical Engineers, Space Systems Engineering, etc.)
• 12+ years of applicable job experience in Space and Ground Systems Operations, Planning, Engineering, & Management
• Experience Fielding MILSATCOM systems, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
• Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency SATCOM and terrestrial communications
• Experience authoring Requirements Documents, Engineering Packages, review of supplier design proposals
• Willing to travel as Task requirements dictate
• Functional understanding of Orbital Mechanics, Timing & Synchronization, and RF Link Budget Analysis
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and in a professional manner
• Expert in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power point)

DESIRED:

• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
• Hands-on experience working in DoD SATCOM facilities or USSF Delta 8 Regional SATCOM Support Centers or Wideband SATCOM Operations Center
• Hands-on experience design, coordination, installation, test, and transition of MILSATCOM ground systems
• Demonstrated Project Management experience
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
• Experience managing subcontractor and DoD Civilian suppliers

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.