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SAIC

Job Details

Skills

Science
Testing
Satellite
DoD
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Technical Writing
Decision Support
System Integration
Collaboration
Documentation
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
JD
Security Clearance
WAR
Mathematics
Interfaces
Acquisition
Communication
Presentations
Management
Microsoft Office
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2618266

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

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 is seeking an experienced Space Vehicle Systems Engineer with technical and practical understanding of space systems and phenomenology to support a Major System Acquisition development in support of resiliency spanning a diverse set of global threats. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should have experience in the design, development, and testing of satellite vehicles. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should understand both technical and programmatic aspects of complex satellite systems, including operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures, to facilitate the demonstration and transition of novel resilient capabilities to operations. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project success.

The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Acquisition support with an emphasis on software-intensive systems, interfaces, and system integration across the spacecraft lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have proven success managing complex programs within the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring timely delivery of space-based capabilities to support strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide proactive, day-to-day systems engineering support to Government customers within an integrated program office environment.
Support full lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering activities, from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout.
Lead and support software and interface-focused systems engineering efforts, including definition, documentation, and coordination of system, subsystem, and external interfaces.
Collaborate closely with contractor systems engineers and integration teams to resolve interface issues and manage technical risks.
Author, review, and coordinate technical documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements artifacts, briefings, and decision support materials.
Participate in and represent the Government at contractor reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program reviews, providing technical assessments and integration risk recommendations.
Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering forums, working groups, and interface coordination meetings across the Customer office and broader Enterprise.
Interface with multiple organizations across Enterprise to support cross-program software integration, systems interoperability, and enterprise-level events and reviews.
Evaluate contract deliverables, collaborate with industry partners and internal stakeholders based upon findings, and provide thorough recommendations to government customers.
Maintain program documentation and reporting in compliance with federal acquisition standards and security protocols.

Qualifications

?TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence polygraph (polygraph within the last 10 years).
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of War architecture, spacecraft, and payloads.
MS in engineering, scientific, technology and mathematics (STEM) discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of space vehicle development experience.
Strong background in systems engineering, system interfaces, and integration.
Experience supporting or working within Government acquisition or program offices.
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage technical tasks, priorities, coordinate efforts, and communicate technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.
Experienced with Microsoft Office for technical document development.
Willingness to travel domestically, as required.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2618266
Posted 10 hours 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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Job Details

Skills

Science
Testing
Satellite
DoD
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Technical Writing
Decision Support
System Integration
Collaboration
Documentation
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Regulatory Compliance
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Summary

Provide proactive, day-to-day systems engineering support to Government customers within an integrated program office environment.
Support full lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering activities, from pre-acquisition and requirements definition through launch and on-orbit checkout.
Lead and support software and interface-focused systems engineering efforts, including definition, documentation, and coordination of system, subsystem, and external interfaces.
Collaborate closely with contractor systems engineers and integration teams to resolve interface issues and manage technical risks.
Author, review, and coordinate technical documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements artifacts, briefings, and decision support materials.
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Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering forums, working groups, and interface coordination meetings across the Customer office and broader Enterprise.
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Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence polygraph (polygraph within the last 10 years).
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of War architecture, spacecraft, and payloads.
MS in engineering, scientific, technology and mathematics (STEM) discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of space vehicle development experience.
Strong background in systems engineering, system interfaces, and integration.
Experience supporting or working within Government acquisition or program offices.
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Experienced with Microsoft Office for technical document development.
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