Space Enterprise Systems Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA
•$200,001 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Space Enterprise Systems Engineer to join its Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group, providing systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a Government Intelligence Community customer. The customer is developing next-generation space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions. In this role, the engineer will support a senior government Director in planning, coordinating, and executing complex, multi-organizational space programs. The position is based on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 14 years of experience, master’s degree and at least 12 years, or PhD and at least 9 years; degree specialty must be in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
  • Experience with the NRO Enterprise Protection Requirement Document (EPRD).
  • Experience with Cislunar programs.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer-engagement skills.
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to operate independently.

Nice To Haves

  • Thorough understanding of the NRO enterprise from acquisition through launch and operations.
  • Experience with space and ground systems architectures.
  • Experience with NR contract processes.

Responsibilities

  • Establish common, baseline protection requirements for the physical layer, leveraging acquisition and risk-management processes for implementation.
  • Develop a Data Management Strategy and plans to make mission data more discoverable and accessible.
  • Organize and coordinate across multiple organizations to plan and execute complex space-system acquisition at the Office level.
  • Lead, facilitate, and actively participate in technical interchange meetings among multiple organizations.
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