Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Science
IT Management
Acquisition
Conceptual Design
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Security Clearance
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemistry
Physics
Aerospace
DevSecOps
Motivation
Leadership
Military
DoD
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2505536
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-09
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Aerospace Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
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 Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and support to a Government acquisition. This role provides technical expertise applied across the spacecraft development life cycle from concept design through vehicle delivery.
The Chief Systems Engineer will facilitate the test, rehearsal, & transition of space systems and enterprise operational ground command systems from development through initialization
The ideal candidate should be familiar with a wide range of GEOINT systems and software suites
The position is collocated with the customer and requires the ability to build customer relationships and provide technical advice and assistance.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Requires a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics, with 10 or more years combined relevant, work related experience.
Aerospace systems engineering expertise
Strong proficiency in standard design tools applied to DevSecOps
Demonstrated performance working in a high visibility position that requires self-motivation; strong technical and leadership background
Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, for interactions with military and government civilian personnel
Desired Qualifications:
DoD and NRO Space experience
Recent experience as a Chief Engineer working enterprise GEOINT mission integration
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-09
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Aerospace Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
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 Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and support to a Government acquisition. This role provides technical expertise applied across the spacecraft development life cycle from concept design through vehicle delivery.
The Chief Systems Engineer will facilitate the test, rehearsal, & transition of space systems and enterprise operational ground command systems from development through initialization
The ideal candidate should be familiar with a wide range of GEOINT systems and software suites
The position is collocated with the customer and requires the ability to build customer relationships and provide technical advice and assistance.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Requires a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics, with 10 or more years combined relevant, work related experience.
Aerospace systems engineering expertise
Strong proficiency in standard design tools applied to DevSecOps
Demonstrated performance working in a high visibility position that requires self-motivation; strong technical and leadership background
Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, for interactions with military and government civilian personnel
Desired Qualifications:
DoD and NRO Space experience
Recent experience as a Chief Engineer working enterprise GEOINT mission integration
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.