SAIC

Programmatic Space Systems Engineer

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years experience or Master's degree with 12+ years experience in relevant field.
  • Proven skills in interpersonal relationships and leadership in government/contractor settings.
  • Experience in systems engineering support and satellite system deployment.
  • Ability to navigate a dynamic environment with military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Strong facilitation skills for technical discussions with subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Effective communication across diverse audiences with varying levels of expertise.
  • TS/SCI security clearance required; previous experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Government Program Managers to guide development and future mission strategy.
  • Direct technical architecture planning, identifying essential design dependencies for spacecraft.
  • Oversee subsystem development, testing, and integration across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Engage in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestone reviews to enhance performance.
  • Develop space system requirements and evaluate vendor solutions during acquisition.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to ensure mission integrity.
  • Support the creation of acquisition documentation, ensuring compliance with program objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge space programs.
  • Collaboration with government and military personnel, enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Engagement in high-stakes decision-making processes that impact national security.
  • Comprehensive involvement in systems engineering lifecycle ensuring career growth.
  • Access to dynamic and diverse team environments fostering professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for a Programmatic Space Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Programmatic Space Systems Engineer collaborates closely with the Government on a cutting-edge space program, providing guidance for essential decision-making in adapting reusable spacecraft to meet US Space Force mission requirements. The role leverages systems engineering principles to enhance spacecraft subsystems and mitigate technical risks during development. Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of NRO organizational structures, procedures, and satellite systems.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Government Program Managers to provide guidance on development and progress and contribute to the strategic vision for future missions.
  • Direct technical architecture planning, identifying essential dependencies to adapt spacecraft designs for successfully meeting mission objectives.
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary satellite subsystem teams to oversee subsystem development, testing, and integration activities performed by developers.
  • Engage in Developer-led Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestone reviews, offering strategic recommendations to optimize system performance and accelerate delivery timelines.
  • Develop space system requirements and evaluates vendor solutions in the acquisition phase.
  • Perform risk assessments and execute mitigation strategies throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to preserve mission integrity and support program success.
  • Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) related to satellite systems.
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
  • Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness.

Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.

Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (2) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (0) 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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