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Mission Protection Systems Engineer
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Position:
Mission Protection Systems Engineer
Location:
LAS CRUCES, NM, US
Date Posted:
2025-12-18
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness
Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems to include providing analysis of schedules and capabilities delivered to best meet near and long‑term operational needs
Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations
Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials
Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact
Required Qualifications
Must possess active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current CI Poly
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience
Possess knowledge regarding satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
Current knowledge of counter space threats
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations
Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP)
RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process
Experience with US Space Force space operations structure
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to work independently and/or with a team
Must be able to operate effectively with teammates and customers (contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government)
Ability to quickly craft briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Be able to Represent government and their interests in various forums
Self‑starter, able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
Must be a master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder
Must be a polished communicator (written/verbal) possessing impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
Desired Qualifications
Real‑time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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Mission Protection Systems Engineer
Location:
LAS CRUCES, NM, US
Date Posted:
2025-12-18
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness
Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems to include providing analysis of schedules and capabilities delivered to best meet near and long‑term operational needs
Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations
Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials
Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact
Required Qualifications
Must possess active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current CI Poly
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience
Possess knowledge regarding satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
Current knowledge of counter space threats
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations
Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP)
RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process
Experience with US Space Force space operations structure
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to work independently and/or with a team
Must be able to operate effectively with teammates and customers (contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government)
Ability to quickly craft briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Be able to Represent government and their interests in various forums
Self‑starter, able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
Must be a master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder
Must be a polished communicator (written/verbal) possessing impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
Desired Qualifications
Real‑time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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