NRO EO Payload Engineer

Description SAIC is seeking an Electro-Optical (EO) Payload Subject Matter Expert to support the NRO GEOINT Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in acquiring a new satellite for the future GEOINT space architecture. The candidate will support and provide space vehicle sensor and payload design expertise for a specific payload sensor phenomenology. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated electro-optical satellite payload technical expertise and be able to work both independently and, in a team-based environment. Active TS/SCI clearance & Polygraph Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: u00b7 Assist with the execution of new satellite concept design trade studies. Evaluate system and payload sensor designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed design and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds. u00b7 Assess payload technical performance and modeling and simulation results. Assess Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans. u00b7 Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to interfaces and design standards. u00b7 Support the development of requirement documents and acquisition plans. Participate as a technical advisor during Government source selections to evaluate development contractor proposals and provide down-selection recommendations to source selection authorities. u00b7 Following selection of a development contractor, participate in monitoring and evaluating payload design constraints as the payload matures through its phases. Identify technical design risks and potential impacts to program plans. u00b7 Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time. Qualifications u00b7 B.S. in Imaging Science or Engineering and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 or PhD and 9 years or more experience Qualifications: u00b7 Electro-optical satellite acquisition experience, specifically writing and evaluating requirements, and assessing development contractor performance u00b7 Possess strong expertise with electro-optical sensor functionality, performance, and product data structures u00b7 Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations u2013 able to synthesize large amounts of data/information concisely u00b7 Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership u00b7 Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to be flexible to adjust to dynamic technical guidance REQNUMBER: 2512389SAIC 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 . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Created: 2025-12-18