Attitude Control Systems Engineer at SAIC, Chantilly, VA
Attitude Control Systems Engineer at SAIC in Chantilly, VA. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
SAIC is seeking an Attitude Control Systems Engineer . In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.
This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.
- Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.
- Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.
- Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.
- Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.
- Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.
- Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test
- Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.
- Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.
- Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.
- Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.
Desired Qualifications:
- Education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacturing, simulation, and testing.