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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 8d ago
Apply by Sep 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Ground Architecture Engineer provides technical and programmatic support for the planning, acquisition, and implementation of ground architecture capabilities. They coordinate with government stakeholders and contractors to ensure technical solutions align with mission needs and program objectives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least nine years of experience and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Proficiency in NRO satellite systems and experience in acquisition and system integration processes are required.
Full job description
SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.
As the Ground Architecture Engineer,you will provide technical and programmatic support for the planning, acquisition, and implementation of ground architecture capabilities. You will work closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to coordinate efforts that improve and enhance ground systems, ensuring capabilities are aligned with mission needs, technical requirements, and program objectives. You will also helps bridge technical, acquisition, and execution activities by supporting requirement development, stakeholder coordination, and contractor implementation in a complex, multi-organization environment.
If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today.
Job Responsibilities to include:
Support the planning, development, and enhancement of mission ground architecture capabilities across the enterprise.
Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to align technical efforts with operational needs and program priorities.
Assist in translating capability needs into actionable requirements, acquisition inputs, and implementation plans.
Support government-led activities to move ground capability efforts from concept development through contracting, acquisition, design reviews, milestone reviews, and execution.
Collaborate with multiple organizations to ensure requirements, technical solutions, and delivered work remain aligned throughout the program lifecycle.
Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
Monitor progress of contractor activities and provide coordination support to help resolve issues, gaps, and dependencies affecting implementation.
Contribute technical insight on mission ground architecture, system integration, and capability improvement efforts.
Support development of briefings, technical summaries, acquisition documentation, and leadership updates related to ground capability initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Current and Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
Experience with NRO NRO satellite systems
Knowledge of mission ground architecture, system integration, and related capability development processes.
Ability to work effectively across government, contractor, and enterprise stakeholder teams.
Experience supporting efforts across acquisition, implementation, and technical coordination activities.
Ability to ensure requirements traceability and alignment between mission needs and delivered solutions.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
Available to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% 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.
Related keywords
Systems EngineeringTechnical AdvisoryNROGround ArchitectureSatellite SystemsAcquisitionSETAMission IntegrationRequirement TraceabilityCDRLSystem IntegrationProgram ManagementTop Secret/SCIPolygraphDefenseSpace
Advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, VA
LinkedIn followers
486,483
Total funding
$522M
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our portfolio of offerings integrates emerging technology into mission critical operations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has approximately 23,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.3 billion.
Offices: 12010 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, US
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