Space Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2611977Location: Chantilly, VA, USDate Posted: 2026-04-28Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Systems EngineerSchedule: Full-TimeShift: Day JobTravel: Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.As the Space Systems Engineer, you will coordinate across other divisions with a focus on our payload division in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisitions in a government/contractor team environment providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge. Job Responsibilities to include:Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirementsDevelop documents and briefings to communicate work status; briefs to government and industry as requiredSupport full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirementsReview Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectivesParticipate in technical interchange meetings between developers and COTREvaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plansServe as a system engineering liaison to the payload divisionQualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelors 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.Active TS/SCI clearance with current PolygraphProven experience in systems integration and systems engineeringExtensive experience using systems engineering processes, methods, and tools to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for satellite systemsRecent and relative experience with space radar payload design, development, manufacturing, and testingRecent and relative experience with radar system design, operations, and data processingNotable experience with large systems acquisitionEffective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skillsExcellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environmentAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment. Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidanceSAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

Created: 2026-05-09