Systems Engineer Principal

SAIC is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom and Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) efforts. SR-1 will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to higher powered and longer duration Mars missions. The candidate would be Supporting the SR-1 PPE Lead Systems Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Definition and oversight of PPE assembly, integration and test (AI&T)
• Development of GSE requirements
• Development of launch site ground operations
• Coordinate activities with the SR-1 Vehicle Integration team
• Provide insight and oversight of the prime contractor’s AI&T team

Location:

• Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, onsite at NASA GRC 5-days a week

Required Skills:

• Experience developing complex flight hardware
• Demonstrated experience leading AI&T activities and processes
• Experience in systems engineering activities, practices, and processes
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Team player dedicated to the mission

Desired Skills:

• Experience with GSE and Ground Operations for spaceflight hardware
• Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, or naval systems engineering processes and procedures
• Familiarity or experience with critical lifts and types of space hardware testing
• Experience with spaceflight hardware projects
• INCOSE CSEP

Education/Experience:

• Completed at least a bachelor of science degree in a STEM-related major from an accredited program with the following education and experience:
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of relevant experience
  • Masters and seven (7) years or more of relevant experience
  • PhD or JD and four (4) years or more of relevant experience

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust