Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Description SAIC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with experience supporting system and satellite verification and validation efforts to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will gain experience with acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation's capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Responsible for supporting mission systems engineering and enterprise integration and leading the SETA Systems Engineering team. Must have excellent problem solving skills, creativity and a willingness and to go the extra mile to resolve issues in an NRO System Program Office. Job Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate and execute SE-related forums and meetings within the Customer office and Enterprise Interface and coordinate with other organizations on system and satellite verification and validation events and reviews Review technical and programmatic documents and provide technical feedback on verification and validation evidence Implement efficient process and tools for the V&V process, and lead/communicate the program office activities related to V&V Use technical expertise to support the customer in mission/enterprise integration, systems engineering, and system closure Participate and represent the customer in various Government and contractor meetings and attend contractor programmatic and technical reviews (e.g. PMR, PDR, CDR, and other meetings) to provide technical and programmatic-based system recommendations and risk assessments Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts Maintains solid understanding of system capabilities Serves as mentor to team members Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment (Government Customer and SAIC) Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making Qualifications Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly Bachelor's and fourteen years or more experience; Masters and twelve years or more experience; PhD and nine years or more experience Experience with NRO satellite systems Prior SETA leadership experience preferred Ability to mentor/lead senior level SETA and government personnel on SE and V&V efforts Available to travel domestically Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment