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Space Vehicle Test and Integration Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 18 hours ago

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Science
Assembly
Technical Support
Coaching
Mentorship
Security Clearance
Management
Recruiting
Inspection
Reporting
Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Team Management
Collaboration
Internal Communications
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Regulatory Compliance
Communication
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Systems Design
Test Execution
Test Equipment
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Summary

Job ID: 2611161

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-08

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Test Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% 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 is looking for a Space Vehicle Test and Integration Engineer with deep Space Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV AI&T) experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will provide technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing SV AI&T activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities. You will also be coordinating other scopes of related work such as major program reviews, such as SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR).

The job requires knowledge of SV AI&T processes and plans, excellent communication and collaboration skills, the ability to create unique work products, while having the ability to be strategically proactive. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The Satellite Systems Engineer directly supports the GPOC overseeing SV AI&T providing critical insight to the prime contractor's execution of AI&T.

Role Responsibilities:

Direct ATLO operations and activities
Support staffing, planning and headcount allocation to ensure adequate in-plant coverage for critical operations
Support ATLO schedule assessments and AI&T planning activities
Facilitate factory inquiries and on-site visits
Track special topics impacting AI&T progress and participate in relate forums and working groups to facilitate resolution
Review procedures, witness floor operations, and provide independent verification to improve operational safety and efficiency
Conduct requirements and CONOPs reviews; providing feedback as necessary
Provide MIP (Mandatory Inspection Point) coverage and report when available
Inform customer of AI&T status via verbal, daily written and ad hoc reports
Leverage contractor reports, floor walks, and interviews to maintain situational awareness
Serve as primary communication channel for technical and operational updates

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 9 years of experience; Masters and 7 years of experience; PhD and 4 years of experience.
5-7 year experience in ATLO, AI&T or Systems engineering for space programs
Proven leadership in SETA activities, including team management and stakeholder coordination
Familiarity with DoW/IC programs and SOW compliance
Strong organizational and communication skills within high pressure environments
Experience in reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, discrepancy resolution and on-site support

Desired Qualifications:

INCOSE ESEP or CSEP
Master degree and 8 years experience
Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Systems.
Experience as an intelligence analyst with demonstrated skills in communicating with analytical communities
Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.
Experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) construct and Earned Value processes.

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.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611161
Posted 1 day ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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