Space Innovation Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 57 minutes ago • Updated 57 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • Security Clearance
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Training
  • Innovation
  • Project Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Performance Management
  • Research
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Research and Development
  • Management
  • Presentations
  • Target Audience
  • Multimedia
  • DoD
  • Program Management
  • Roadmaps
  • Social Media
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2614575

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-02

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking a Space Innovation Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a United States Government customer in Chantilly, VA. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. In this position, you will provide management and outreach support to the Government Customer R&D program manager. This includes researching, recommending, and implementing R&D management actions and outreach activities to increase awareness, exposure, and knowledge of the Government Customer's R&D program internally, at other US Government agencies, traditional and non-traditional vendors, and top colleges and universities across the United States.

Management Support
  • Assist R&D PM
    • Plan and execute new research programs
    • Develop strategic plans and technology roadmaps
    • Prepare documentation for awarding R&D contracts
    • Support planning and excitation of budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
    • Prepare, present, and defend results of source selection activities
  • Brief senior government officials on R&D Program purpose and objectives
  • Monitor and report on multiple projects' costs, schedules, and performance status


Outreach/Communications
  • Prepare and present R&D program briefings to external organizations
  • Attend as an exhibitor, R&D-relevant conferences and university seminars
  • Prepare trip summaries for senior management on all external presentations
  • Identify target audience(s) and determine effective communications methods
  • Design/Maintain compelling outreach information for multi-media communications


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Bachelors and 10 years or more experience; Masters with 8 years experience
  • Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities
  • Current TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Effective interpersonal skills, strong briefing, and written communications skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • STEM Degree
  • Level II (or higher) APDP DoD Program Management certification or equivalent
  • Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
  • Experience with social media, print/digital magazines, or other digital advertisement
  • Experience in exhibitor and conference planning support


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: 2614575
  • Posted 57 minutes 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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