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**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Launch Systems Engineer** on the Horizon Program to support and drive execution of launch integration efforts under the Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio of the US Space Force in **El Segundo, CA** . **Fun roles you will participate in:** + Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service providers. + Interface with USG Launch Range elements and establish support agreements that meet satellite SPO and prime contractor requirements; collaborate with mission partners and negotiate agreements for shared responsibilities. + Define readiness process and plan for space segment for launch. + Ensure prepared for and successfully execute launch site payload processing and ultimately launch. + Propose strategy and generate contractor statements of work for Early Interface Studies with Launch Service Providers, change proposals, and final Launch Integration. + Evaluate and negotiate contractor proposals for Launch integration engineering and processing. + Facilitate negotiation of space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in the best interest of the SV SPO. + Manage technical and programmatic risk associated with launch integration. + Evaluate contractor performance and provide assessment to SPO. + Technical and Management capabilities like being knowledgeable in all types of satellite-launch interface requirements and technology, setting of requirements, ICD documentation, and associated verification approaches. + Possess understanding of satellite integration and test procedures and processes, launch site satellite processing, joint launch operations, Day-of-Launch preparation and execution; versed in standard launch interface requirements, range requirements, safety requirements. + Familiar with statements of work and their structure, basic contract types and incentives, Government contracting. + Experienced developing program plans and controls. + Familiar with scheduling and earned value metrics. **Qualifications** **This is you:** + Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years related experience in systems engineering and requirements management. + Experience must also include satellite integration and test and processing. + Requires basic understanding of launch vehicle missions, performance and processing. + Experience working in USG SPO with other support contractors. + Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). + Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2501871 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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