Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join the Space & Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions. This position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition who requires a junior engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct support for major program acquisitions
• Assist in the development and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation
• Maintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progress
• Support the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceability
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implemented
• Lead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes ensuring all required artifacts are delivered and timely feedback is provided to stakeholders
• Participate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurations
• Support integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system state
• Assist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risks

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and 5 or more years experience
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, such as Jira and Confluence
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development
• Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different tools
• Available to travel occasionally domestically

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation
• Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA) 
• Experience in space system development or satellite integration
• Basic understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestones
• Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes
• Basic understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures
• Familiarity with space systems ground support and hardware acquisitions
• An understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.