Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Vehicle Systems Engineer to support a Major System Acquisition focused on resiliency against diverse global threats. The role supports Government customers in an integrated program office and requires technical and practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology, including satellite vehicle design, development, and testing. The engineer will apply technical and programmatic knowledge of complex satellite systems—including operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures—to help demonstrate and transition resilient capabilities to operations.

The position provides systems engineering and acquisition support across the spacecraft lifecycle, with emphasis on software-intensive systems, interfaces, and system integration. It includes supporting acquisition and engineering activities from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout, coordinating with contractors and enterprise stakeholders, and providing technical assessments and recommendations. The successful candidate will contribute to timely delivery of space-based capabilities supporting strategic objectives and maintain program documentation in compliance with federal acquisition standards and security protocols.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counter-Intelligence polygraph completed within the last 10 years.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or Department of War architecture, spacecraft, and payloads.
• Master’s degree in an engineering, scientific, technology, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• At least 10 years of space vehicle development experience.
• Strong background in systems engineering, system interfaces, and integration.
• Experience supporting or working within Government acquisition or program offices.
• Effective interpersonal skills across multiple groups, offices, and organizations, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage technical tasks and priorities, coordinate efforts, and communicate technical subjects to senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office for technical document development.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, day-to-day systems engineering support to Government customers within an integrated program office environment.
• Support full lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering activities, from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout.
• Lead and support software- and interface-focused systems engineering, including defining, documenting, and coordinating system, subsystem, and external interfaces.
• Collaborate with contractor systems engineers and integration teams to resolve interface issues and manage technical risks.
• Author, review, and coordinate technical documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements artifacts, briefings, and decision-support materials.
• Participate in and represent the Government at contractor reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program reviews; provide technical assessments and integration-risk recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering forums, working groups, and interface coordination meetings across the Customer office and broader Enterprise.
• Work across Enterprise organizations to support cross-program software integration, systems interoperability, and enterprise-level events and reviews.
• Evaluate contract deliverables; collaborate with industry partners and internal stakeholders based on findings; and provide recommendations to Government customers.
• Maintain program documentation and reporting in compliance with federal acquisition standards and security protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior