Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
Proven leadership in systems engineering teams for complex space or ground systems integration.
Familiarity with tools like Cameo, JIRA, and Confluence.
In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) required, with SCI eligibility and Continuous Evaluation enrollment.
Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs, and consent to a Polygraph examination.
Responsibilities
Lead interface engineers in payload to spacecraft interface development and integration.
Engage with development contractors to evaluate designs, models, and integration/test plans.
Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
Perform system integration of ground segments and develop concepts of operation (CONOPS).
Conduct program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate independently with Government program office representatives and contractor personnel.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Access to cutting-edge technology and projects.
Engagement in meaningful work supporting national security.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Integration Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government space systems engineering, spacecraft interfaces, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located in El Segundo, CA.
You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution.
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
Lead interface engineers supporting payload to spacecraft interface development and integration.
Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
Performs system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
Makes program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.
Qualifications
This is you:
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
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.
