Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T) Systems Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Systems Engineer to support innovative space programs in Chantilly, Virginia. Embedded within a Government program office, the engineer will guide the concept development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system, bridging system design and deployment. The role supports accelerated space acquisition, mission development, contractor oversight, and enterprise-level program execution in an aggressive deployment environment. It involves overseeing satellite assembly, integration, testing, launch, and operational readiness, with a focus on cross-contractor integration and mission assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience; master’s degree and 12 or more years of experience; or PhD or JD and 9 or more years of experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
Excellent interpersonal, team-building, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated effectiveness in a government/contractor team environment.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact effectively with DOD personnel, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
Ability to facilitate technical discussions with subject matter experts.
Ability to communicate with senior decision-makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment without supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous SAP experience.
Experience as a USAF/USSF acquisition officer (AFSC 63A), civil engineer officer (AFSC 32E), or developmental engineer (AFSC 62E) leading satellite programs in USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA.
DAWIA or PMI Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government Program Managers and Directors for accelerated space acquisition, mission development, contractor oversight, and enterprise-level program execution.
Oversee rapid assembly, integration, testing, launch, and operational readiness of a major satellite system.
Oversee contractor AI&T activities to ensure technical, cost, schedule, mission assurance, and performance objectives are achieved.
Lead and support Engineering Review Boards, contractor technical reviews, anomaly resolution, risk mitigation, rapid issue closure, and mission readiness, with an emphasis on cross-contractor integration.
Support the creation and execution of acquisition plans for the system’s AI&T infrastructure.
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews, including progress, risks, issues, and ability to achieve mission requirements.
Support acquisition and program management activities, including Statement of Work reviews, requirements development and updates, technical evaluations, milestone payment reviews, Integrated Master Schedule assessments, and requirements verification and sell-off.
Interface daily with Government leadership and contractors, provide programmatic recommendations, and deliver status updates.
Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and operational readiness reviews to assess technical maturity, integration progress, mission readiness, and contractor performance.
Develop and review system requirements, interface documentation, CONOPS products, risk assessments, compliance documentation, and technical evaluation packages.
Provide technical oversight and mission assurance support for spacecraft and payload systems.
Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and spacecraft operational planning during integration, test, and mission.