Aerospace Engineer Chief Architect

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and support to a Government acquisition.  This role provides technical expertise applied across the spacecraft development life cycle from concept design through vehicle delivery.

The Chief Systems Engineer will facilitate the test, rehearsal, & transition of space systems and enterprise operational ground command systems from development through initialization

The ideal candidate should be familiar with a wide range of GEOINT systems and software suites

The position is collocated with the customer and requires the ability to build customer relationships and provide technical advice and assistance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Requires a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics, with 10 or more years combined relevant, work related experience.
• Aerospace systems engineering expertise
• Strong proficiency in standard design tools applied to DevSecOps
• Demonstrated performance working in a high visibility position that requires self-motivation; strong technical and leadership background
• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, for interactions with military and government civilian personnel 

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD and NRO Space experience
• Recent experience as a Chief Engineer working enterprise GEOINT mission integration

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.