Modeling & Analysis Systems Engineer

DescriptionSAIC has an opportunity for a Modeling & Analysis Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide systems engineering advisory expertise to the NRO GEOINT Chief Architect (GCA). Provide technical and programmatic assistance to Government team members regarding both spacecraft and payload activities that span the Satellite development life cycle. Provide analysis support services during the modeling and simulation process to refine GEOINT satellite constellation architectures and spacecraft design concepts. Qualified candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: § Systems Engineering Support§ Participate in external, program office, and developer-sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards) to ensure GCA program office equities are protected§ Perform System level analyses for Government review and consideration§ Support acquisition planning, solicitation, and evaluation, and selection award activities, including document preparation and advisory support for Government review and approval§ Assist with the execution of design trade studies§ Assist in requirements development for Government review & approval§ Assist with assessment and management of: § Various space vehicle design studies and Major System Acquisitions (MSAs)§ Test documentation § Readiness activities & Milestone events§ Verification of requirements and criteria§ Modeling & Simulation Support§ Coordinate development of Modeling & Simulation activities § Review and analyze results in the areas of Mission design, and Spacecraft & Payload operations to support architecture decisions and requirement developmentQualifications§ BS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline § 8 years of System Engineering experience on complex space systems§ Experience assessing models, simulations and analyses of Electro-Optical, Radar, or Communications satellite systems and related ground systems§ Experience participating in federal contracting for systems and services§ Required Tools:o Microsoft Excel expertise and PowerPoint competenceo Excellent written and oral communication skillsDesired Qualifications:§ MS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline § 12 years of System Engineering experience on complex space systems§ Experience organizing and executing modeling, simulation and analysis studies of Electro-Optical, Radar, and Communications satellite systems and related ground systems§ Experience with the following M&S Tools:o Orbit Analysis Tools (e.g., SOAP or System Tool Kit)o Collection Simulation Tools (e.g., EEM or Forecast Simulator)o Architecture and Requirements Tools (e.g., Rhapsody, DOORS) o Scenario Simulation Tools (e.g., Python, Command Modern Operations)o Microsoft Access Database experience§ Experience organizing and executing NRO acquisition processes across all phases of the contract lifecycle.§ Proficiency representing complex data in high level Microsoft PowerPoint presentations tailored to specific audiencesJob Field: Engineering and SciencesTravel: No