Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field
10+ years of experience in systems engineering roles
Proven expertise in requirements development and management
Experience in verification and validation planning and execution
Background in system integration and interface management
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and program lifecycle milestones
Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred or ability to obtain)
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Systems Engineer for an assigned Mach-TB mission
Lead the development and management of stakeholder requirements
Develop and maintain Verification & Validation (V&V) plans
Assess mission feasibility and provide technical recommendations
Coordinate technical integration activities between experiment payload teams and launch providers
Review experiment designs and integration procedures for compliance
Identify and resolve interface conflicts and technical risks
Benefits
Primarily telework-eligible with approximately 25% travel
Opportunity to work on high-visibility hypersonic test missions
Engagement with government stakeholders and leading technical teams
Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects
Collaborative work environment with a focus on cross-mission consistency
Full Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mission Systems Engineer to support NSWC Crane and the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (Mach-TB) Program. In this role, you will serve as the primary Systems Engineer for a designated hypersonic test mission, providing technical leadership across the full mission lifecycle - from experiment integration through mission execution.
This is a high-visibility position requiring both deep technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across experiment teams, launch providers, and government stakeholders. The role is primarily telework-eligible with approximately 25% travel to program sites, test facilities, and customer locations.
What You'll Do
Mission Systems Engineering Leadership
Serve as the primary Systems Engineer for an assigned Mach-TB mission, owning technical integrity from concept through post-mission review
Lead the development and management of stakeholder requirements, ensuring traceability from mission objectives to experiment design
Develop and maintain Verification & Validation (V&V) plans, tracking compliance across all mission elements
Assess mission feasibility and provide technical recommendations to the Program Office
Experiment Integration & Coordination
Coordinate technical integration activities between experiment payload teams and launch vehicle/range providers
Review experiment designs, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration procedures for technical compliance
Identify and resolve interface conflicts, technical risks, and integration challenges across multi-experiment missions
Support integration reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, MRR) and provide actionable technical feedback
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Communication
Act as the technical point of contact for assigned mission stakeholders including government customers, experiment PIs, and range safety personnel
Develop and present technical briefings, white papers, and status reports to program leadership and government sponsors
Facilitate technical working groups and interface meetings to drive resolution of open issues
Collaborate with the broader Mach-TB Systems Engineering team to ensure cross-mission consistency and lessons learned are captured
Risk & Issue Management
Identify, document, and track technical risks and issues using program-standard risk management tools
Develop mitigation strategies and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions
Ensure technical issues are escalated appropriately and resolved within program schedule constraints
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field
10+ years of experience in systems engineering roles, with demonstrated experience in:
Requirements development and management
Verification and validation planning and execution
System integration and interface management
Experience supporting flight test programs, hypersonic systems, or space/launch vehicle programs
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and program lifecycle milestones
Strong technical writing and communication skills; ability to brief senior government and program leadership
Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred or ability to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hypersonic flight test programs or high-speed vehicle systems
Familiarity with Mach-TB, MACH-TB 2.0, or related DoD hypersonic test infrastructure programs
Experience working with NSWC Crane, DARPA, MDA, or Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) programs
Knowledge of range safety processes, flight termination systems, or launch range operations
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody)INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
Experience in a multi-payload or rideshare mission environment
Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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.
