Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join the National Security and Space Sector (NSS). You would work on a joint Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) crown jewel program providing highly specialized space/counter-space engineering, scientific, and analytical services from Aurora, Colorado. We support the Nation's leading-edge IC and DoD space programs and offer compelling, deep-technical work that has direct influence and impact on program development and operations. Our team has Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across a variety of disciplines, including engineering, physics, mathematics, RF, optics, space acquisition and operations, and intelligence collection and analysis.
This Opto-mechanical Engineer will work in a collaborative team-focused environment of U.S. Government civilians and contractors solving applied technical problems and developing usable solutions for multiple space-related capabilities and threats. This person will possess both mechanical and electrical hands-on expertise with a strong background in optical sensor hardware and a keen understanding of optical sensor operations. The primary functions for this role are to:
- Operate and maintain an optical data collection site specializing in photometric measurements of space objects
- Develop and design innovative solutions for optical sensor systems
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and implement repairs and improvements to address issues in existing optical sensor systems
- Utilize hands-on skills to assemble, install, and maintain mechanical and electrical components of the various systems at the observatory
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Install, configure, and operate optical telescope assemblies, scientific cameras, and mounts using associated sensor and mount control software
- Assist with system maintenance functions such as alignments and calibrations
- Conduct hardware procurement and perform inventory management
- Produce configuration, test, operations, and maintenance procedures, as well as maintain data collection configuration and inventory control records
- Work directly with the customers, subject matter experts, and other operators in a team environment with minimal supervision to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of hardware systems
- Support data collection operations and associated data reduction and processing activities
- Support and/or coordinate facility operations and maintenance or repair activities with outside vendors as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or science fields and 5 years of experience.
- Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance with Special Access eligibility and successfully complete a polygraph.
- US Citizenship is required
- Demonstrated record of effective individual and group work behaviors, with abilities to proactively initiate and operate in dynamic and incompletely defined environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience conveying technical concepts, results, and summaries to internal customers, external customers, and stakeholders of diverse technical backgrounds
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong hands-on experience with hardware components and systems
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and familiarity with Ubuntu
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with occasional night shift work
Strongly Desired Skills:
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Active TS-SCI clearance
- Proficient understanding of cable management principles and best practices
- Proven experience in designing and repairing optical sensor systems
- Familiarity with telescope equipment and observatory systems and operations
- Experience with the installation, operations and maintenance of meter and sub-meter telescopes
- Working knowledge of space system orbits and proficiency with Systems Tool Kit (STK)
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python and/or other programming experience
- Understanding in technical drawing or CAD software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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