147 space systems engineer jobs found

Description SAIC 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 requirements. Develop documents and briefings to communicate work...

Description SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Space Systems Engineer to support Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ) portfolio. Position is available in El Segundo, California . Fun stuff you will do on the job: Lead technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversee development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems. Oversee payload integration and interface control management. Perform system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operation. Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders. Perform systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis...

Description Join a winning team! SAIC is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer with experience on large programs to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering, systems integration, and contract and technical advisory services to a Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground architectures comprised of custom development, commercial off the shelf (COTS), and cloud-based services. SAIC is a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their responsibilities. SAIC is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer with NRO experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs. This position supports a System...

Description SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Space Systems Chief Systems Engineer to support Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ) portfolio. Position is available in El Segundo, California . Fun stuff you will do on the job: Engages with developers to evaluate software simulators, engineering units, and hardware simulators through integration activities. Leads technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversees development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems. Oversees payload integration and interface control management. Performs system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operations. Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders. Performs systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface...

Description SAIC seeks an Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space. The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Job Description: Support the government with integration of experimental satellites with ground services Implementation of advanced satellite...

Description SAIC is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration and Architecture (GSIA) office. This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future space communication architecture. The candidate will support and lead space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience, and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of space communication system capabilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and in a dynamic team-based environment. Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts to directly support GSIA as the office responsible for GEOINT space capability studies for the NRO. • Participate in external, program office, and...

Description Foreign Military Sales Systems Engineer - Space Domain Awareness SAIC is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of space programs in the Space Systems Engineering Directorate (SAF/SQA) of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Space Acquisition and Integration at the Pentagon. SQA enables enterprise-level space capability integration through program element monitoring and oversight for system-of-systems engineering functions. Parallel functions include cross-cutting mission engineering support across the DoW Space Enterprise with inclusion of commercial and international partner capabilities to deliberately evolve an integrated future force. This position will support the FMS Branch within the Global Space Enterprise Integration Division of SAF/SQA. SQAP seeks to strategically integrate commercial and international partner space capabilities, inform policy development, and...

Description : Foreign Military Sales Systems Engineer - Space Domain Awareness SAIC is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of space programs in the Space Systems Engineering Directorate (SAF/SQA) of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Space Acquisition and Integration at the Pentagon. SQA enables enterprise-level space capability integration through program element monitoring and oversight for system-of-systems engineering functions. Parallel functions include cross-cutting mission engineering support across the DoW Space Enterprise with inclusion of commercial and international partner capabilities to deliberately evolve an integrated future force. This position will support the FMS Branch within the Global Space Enterprise Integration Division of SAF/SQA. SQAP seeks to strategically integrate commercial and international partner space capabilities, inform policy development, and...

Description SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Software Engineer Associate to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Software Engineer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development, and delivery of PARCS and UEWR assessment of systems and networks within the environments to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Job Duties: Responsible for code development and code deployment for the software version releases which modifies the software baseline of the BMEWS/PAVE PAWS ground-based radar sensors. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs...

Description SAIC is seeking a Satellite Payload Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. Note: Qualified candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Poly to be considered. As a Satellite Payload Engineer, you will support technical efforts requiring deep expertise in satellite payload architecture, SAR payload development, SAR processing and image formation, and end-to-end image chain performance. You will apply hands-on satellite hardware experience and radar payload system knowledge to assess performance, resolve issues, and ensure seamless integration across space and ground segments. You will also drive enterprise-level trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities, supporting mission success across the full lifecycle. Job Responsibilities...

Description SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Weather Systems Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Cape Canaveral, Florida or Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Job Responsibilities: Design and develop solutions for weather forecasting and monitoring systems. Integrate hardware and software for meteorological data collection and real time processing. Analyze system performance and implement improvements for accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate forecasting needs into technical solutions. Develop and support algorithms for data...

Description Introduction Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force Space & Intel Business Group of SAIC is seeking a F5 Engineer to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA. SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoW and 31 Federal agencies. Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC provides enterprise IT solutions that deliver highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that...

Description SAIC is seeking a senior Multi-Disciplinary Optical IT Engineer to join the Space and Intelligence Business Group. You would work on a joint Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) crown jewel program providing highly specialized space/counter-space engineering, scientific, and analytical services from Aurora/Denver, Colorado. We support the Nation's leading-edge IC and DoD space programs and offer compelling, deep-technical work that has direct influence and impact on program development and operations. Our team has Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across a variety of disciplines, including physics, math, RF, optics, space acquisition and operations, and intelligence collection and analysis. The Senior Optical Project Engineer will work in a collaborative team-focused environment of U.S. Government civilians and contractors solving applied technical problems and developing usable solutions for multiple space-related capabilities and threats. The...

Description SAIC seeks a senior EO/IR Systems Engineer providing programmatic and comprehensive technical support to government leadership in executing a mission portfolio focused on advanced electro-optical (EO)/infrared (IR) remote sensing development programs. The successful candidate will be a proactive Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) with strong communications skills and the ability to operate effectively across technical and programmatic domains. It is important that the candidate possess strong administrative/management skills as the position requires roughly two-thirds program management focus and one-third technical contribution. Core Responsibilities Strategic Mission Support Identify, assess, and implement technical and programmatic needs necessary to execute the government lead's mission objectives across optical technology domains Develop technical strategies, analyses, recommendations, and technology roadmaps for...

Description SAIC is looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer with deep Space Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV AI&T) experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will provide technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing SV AI&T activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities. You will also be coordinating other scopes of related work such as major program reviews, such as SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR). The job requires knowledge of SV AI&T processes and plans, excellent communication and collaboration skills, the ability to create unique work products, while having the ability to be strategically proactive. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The Satellite Systems Engineer directly supports the GPOC overseeing SV AI&T providing critical insight to the...

Description SAIC is looking for an Automation and Analytic Modeling Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Automation and Modeling Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a senior engineering professional responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced analytic modeling, automation, and data processing solutions to accelerate the extraction of actionable insights from GEOINT and related intelligence data sources. This position combines expertise in data analytics, systems engineering, automation technologies, and intelligence workflows to enhance mission effectiveness, improve collection strategies, and reduce the time required to deliver meaningful intelligence to end users. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical excellence, innovative problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop unconventional approaches that advance program...

Description SAIC is looking for a Ground Systems Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Senior Ground Systems Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations. This position provides engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor for ground software, system architectures, integration activities, and operational processes. The successful candidate will support complex ground system initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of critical mission capabilities. This role requires a strong understanding of ground-based space operations, systems engineering principles, software integration, and operational mission...

Description SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Operations and Systems Integration Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Spacecraft Operations and Systems Integration Engineer supports the operational readiness, integration, sustainment, and performance of space-based systems throughout their lifecycle. This position serves as a critical interface between spacecraft operations teams, system developers, and factory engineering organizations to ensure capabilities are successfully integrated into operations and mission objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will support anomaly management, operational integration activities, system performance monitoring, and mission readiness initiatives. This engineer will leverage operational data to develop performance metrics, create actionable dashboards, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness. The...

Description SAIC is looking for a Telescope Opto-mechanical Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Telescope Opto-mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise and systems engineering support for the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced space-based optical payloads and telescope systems. This position serves as a key interface between government stakeholders and industry partners, facilitating collaboration across multiple vendors to improve interoperability, reduce program risk, and maximize future mission flexibility. The successful candidate will support the maturation of advanced telescope technologies, manage cross-vendor interface coordination efforts, and contribute to the development of common engineering approaches that enhance interchangeability across future spacecraft builds. The role requires strong technical knowledge of optical and...

Description SAIC is looking for an Exercise Execution Systems Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Exercise Execution Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and executing operational test campaigns and exercises to assess, validate, and demonstrate on-orbit system capabilities in support of mission objectives. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, operations, and mission partners to ensure space and intelligence systems are rigorously evaluated under realistic operational conditions. The successful candidate will lead the development of exercise concepts, test objectives, execution plans, and performance assessments while collaborating across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and international partner organizations. This individual must possess strong systems engineering expertise,...