SAIC

Acquisition Systems Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18+ years or Master's with 16+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven interpersonal and leadership skills in a team-oriented government/contractor environment.
  • Experience in systems engineering and technical guidance for satellite systems acquisition and deployment.
  • Ability to interact effectively with DOD personnel and industry stakeholders in a dynamic setting.
  • Strong facilitation skills for technical discussions with subject matter experts.
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences, especially senior decision makers.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required; prior SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develops acquisition documents like CDRLs, SOWs, and MPPs to outline project scope for satellite systems.
  • Translates customer needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and operational concepts.
  • Evaluates technical designs and business options to select competent vendors.
  • Creates performance metrics to track progress and accountability across the program lifecycle.
  • Monitors budgets and schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals during technology development.
  • Offers engineering support for space communications across various architectures.
  • Conducts technical evaluations and risk assessments related to communications.
  • Prepares documents and briefings to update stakeholders on project status and findings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements and options for remote work.
  • Support for continuing education and certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for an Acquisition Strategy Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Acquisition Strategy Systems Engineer is responsible for working strategically with the customer to plan and execute the procurement, development, and fielding of satellite systems while balancing technical requirements with budget constraints. The position requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Supports acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) that clearly define project scope and deliverables related to satellite systems.
  • Converts high-level customer needs into measurable, actionable technical requirements and concepts of operations.
  • Evaluates diverse technical designs and business approaches to guide the selection of qualified vendors.
  • Develops performance metrics to ensure measurable progress and accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Monitoring budgets, schedules, and developer performance to ensure technology development stays aligned with the overall strategic goals. [1]
  • Provides space communications engineering support for space systems including mesh communication architectures and direct downlink capabilities.
  • Assesses different types of communications architectures.
  • Provides technical evaluation and risk assessments.
  • Guides the Government in understanding communication frequency requirements and obtaining approval for use.
  • Develops documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required.
  • Supports Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
  • Reviews Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
  • Participates in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
  • Supports readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness.
  • Resolves highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • TS/SCI required.
  • Previous SAP experience desired.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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