Junior Specialty Engineer

EL SEGUNDO, CA, US • Posted 7 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
People Management
Verification And Validation
Documentation
Configuration Management
Document Management
Regulatory Compliance
Program Management
IT Management
Avionics
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements Management
Communication
Collaboration
Adaptability
Management
Security Clearance
Confluence
JIRA
Aerospace
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600232

Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-12

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Specialty Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

Systems Engineering SETA to support the team responsible for designing, developing, and verifying spaceflight systems. This role combines technical leadership with people management-driving engineering excellence while developing and supporting a team of talented systems engineers.

Responsibilities:

Manage verification and validation planning, execution, and documentation in compliance with aerospace standards.
Ensure rigorous configuration management, documentation control, and compliance with certification and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Technical Leadership.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelors in STEM and 3+ years of systems engineering experience.
Background in requirements definition, integration, and verification for aerospace systems (avionics, structures, mechanical, electrical, or interiors).
Knowledge of systems engineering processes (V-diagram), requirements management tools, and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Must have a secret clearance, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with Confluence and Jira, or similar tools.
Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards.
Strong systems architecting skills and big-picture mindset.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: 2600232
Posted 7 days ago

Company Info

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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