**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Mission Protection Systems Engineer** in **Las Cruces, NM** to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems. Responsibilities include the following: + Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness + Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems to include providing analysis of schedules and capabilities delivered to best meet near and long-term operational needs + Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations. + Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials + Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact **Qualifications** **Required Skills:** + Must be a US Citizen + Must possess active Top Secret/SCI clearance with current CI Poly + Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience; Master’s Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience. + Possess knowledge regarding satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics + Current knowledge of counter space threats + Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations + Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP) + RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process + Experience with US Space Force space operations structure + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables + Ability to work independently and/or with a team + Must be able to operate effectively with teammates and customers (contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government) + Ability to quickly craft briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Be able to Represent government and their interests in various forums. + Self-starter, able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics + Must be a master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder + Must be a polished communicator (written/verbal) possessing impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment **Desired Qualifications:** · Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer · Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies REQNUMBER: 2512496 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