<p>Job Description</p> <p>Description</p> <p>SAIC's Horizon program is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) mission of developing and fielding dominant space capabilities via the Program Executive Office for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP). The position is available in El Segundo, California. In this position you will get the opportunity to develop, acquire, and field next generation satellite communication systems for the United States Space Force (USSF) and its partners.</p> <p>The Horizon program provides engineering development and integration expertise in support of various capabilities that protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team serves at the forefront of this mission area, advising and assisting the Government with their architecture and full lifecycle systems engineering processes that enable capability delivery to meet warfighter needs.</p> <p>JOB DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Architect, analyze, implement, validate, and optimize emerging, state of the art SATCOM technologies (e.g., laser optical communication, phased array antennas, advanced modulation techniques) for end-to-end communications between USSF Satellite Operations Centers (SOC) and space vehicles. </li><li>Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment), whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral) or agile/prototype. </li><li>Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies and risk mitigation approaches for communications solutions. </li><li>Provide architectural guidance for cloud-based network infrastructure. </li><li>Coordinate with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and commercial providers to establish terrestrial communications between the SOC and SATCOM Ground Entry Points. </li><li>Perform network assessments and impact analyses to ensure robustness and security. </li><li>Ensure network solutions meet accreditation requirements. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and nine (9) years or more experience with: </li><li>Optics, photonics, electrical engineering, and hands-on experience in communications systems design, building, and testing. </li><li>Free-space optical communications systems, digital communications systems, link budgets, and relevant software tools. </li><li>Cloud-based solutions and cloud architecture (e.g., Ground Segment as a Service, Antenna as a Service). </li><li>Network protocols and security (e.g., TCP, UDP, QAM, OFDM, FEC, AES). </li><li>Transmission Security (TRANSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Risk Management Framework (RMF). </li><li>Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). </li><li>Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. </li></ul> <p>Desired Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Advanced degree in engineering, science or related technical field, with at least seven (7) years' experience. </li><li>Experience within the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area. </li><li>Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office. </li><li>Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.). </li></ul> <p>Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.</p> <p>SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence 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.</p> <p>We are approximately 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.</p>