Ground Architecture Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. As the Ground Architecture Engineer, you will provide technical and programmatic support for the planning, acquisition, and implementation of ground architecture capabilities. You will work closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to coordinate efforts that improve and enhance ground systems, ensuring capabilities are aligned with mission needs, technical requirements, and program objectives. You will also help bridge technical, acquisition, and execution activities by supporting requirement development, stakeholder coordination, and contractor implementation in a complex, multi-organization environment. If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today.

Requirements

• Systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services
• Technical and programmatic support for planning, acquisition, and implementation of ground architecture capabilities
• Work closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners
• Coordinate efforts to improve and enhance ground systems
• Ensure capabilities are aligned with mission needs, technical requirements, and program objectives
• Bridge technical, acquisition, and execution activities
• Support requirement development, stakeholder coordination, and contractor implementation in a complex, multi-organization environment

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, and enhancement of mission ground architecture capabilities across the enterprise.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to align technical efforts with operational needs and program priorities.
• Assist in translating capability needs into actionable requirements, acquisition inputs, and implementation plans.
• Support government-led activities to move ground capability efforts from concept development through contracting, acquisition, design reviews, milestone reviews, and execution.
• Collaborate with multiple organizations to ensure requirements, technical solutions, and delivered work remain aligned throughout the program lifecycle.
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Monitor progress of contractor activities and provide coordination support to help resolve issues, gaps, and dependencies affecting implementation.
• Contribute technical insight on mission ground architecture, system integration, and capability improvement efforts.
• Support development of briefings, technical summaries, acquisition documentation, and leadership updates related to ground capability initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed