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 a diverse set of global threats. The role supports Government customers in an integrated program office environment and provides systems engineering and acquisition support, with emphasis on software-intensive systems, interfaces, and integration across the spacecraft lifecycle. The engineer will apply technical and programmatic understanding of space systems, operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures to help demonstrate and transition resilient capabilities to operations. The position supports lifecycle activities from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout, and requires collaboration with Government, contractor, and enterprise stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 7 years, or a PhD or JD and at least 4 years.
• 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; 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 using Microsoft Office for technical document development.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Represent the Government at contractor reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), 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 with multiple Enterprise organizations to support cross-program software integration, systems interoperability, and enterprise-level events and reviews.
• Evaluate contract deliverables and provide thorough recommendations to Government customers in collaboration with industry partners and internal stakeholders.
• 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