SAIC
SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 12 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Thought Leadership
  • Documentation
  • Security Clearance
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Software Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Supervision
  • Management
  • Collaboration
  • Real-time
  • Agile
  • Cloud Computing
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Satellite
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2616097

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-26

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems and support for systems engineering activities.

The successful candidate will:

  • Directly contribute to government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.
  • Assist in planning and oversight of the government's systems engineering efforts.
  • Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government.
  • Review documentation, represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.


Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and nine (9) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and seven (7) years or more experience.
  • Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
  • Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics, succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team; operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
  • Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
  • Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired:
  • Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
  • Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
  • Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence
  • Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
  • Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.); threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis.


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2616097
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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