Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
Project Documentation
Version Control
Auditing
Documentation
Security Clearance
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering
Science
Requirements Management
Verification And Validation
Configuration Management
JIRA
Confluence
Project Lifecycle Management
Organizational Skills
Attention To Detail
Management
Communication
Collaboration
Satellite
Program Management
Fluency
JavaScript
HTML
Python
Microsoft
VBA
DoD
IC
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
Computer Hardware
Acquisition
Technical Support
Procurement
Requirements Analysis
Systems Design
System Testing
Hardware Development
Testing
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details
Job ID: 2508540
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-08-12
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer. This position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
This role will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition who requires a mid-career engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.
In this role you will perform the following duties:
Qualifications
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years professional experience, Master of Science degree and 7+ years of professional experience. Note: Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
Experience with verification sell off of requirements.
Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different tools. Experience with configuration management tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development.
Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
Available to travel occasionally domestically.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in space system development or satellite integration.
Solid understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures.
Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes.
Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA)
Solid understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestones.
Familiarity with space systems ground support and hardware acquisitions.
An understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification.
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-08-12
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer. This position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
This role will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition who requires a mid-career engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.
In this role you will perform the following duties:
- Provide direct support for major program acquisitions.
- Provide leadership for the verification of system level requirements and selloff by the developer within a government program office.
- Create requirements verification packages for delivery and sell off to higher level parent requirements manager
- Maintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progress.
- Assist in the refinement and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation.
- Support the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceability.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implemented.
- Lead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes ensuring all required artifacts are delivered and timely feedback is provided to stakeholders.
- Participate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurations.
- Support integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system state.
- Assist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risks.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years professional experience, Master of Science degree and 7+ years of professional experience. Note: Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
Experience with verification sell off of requirements.
Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different tools. Experience with configuration management tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development.
Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
Available to travel occasionally domestically.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in space system development or satellite integration.
Solid understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures.
Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes.
Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA)
Solid understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestones.
Familiarity with space systems ground support and hardware acquisitions.
An understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification.
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