15 mechanical engineer jobs found

Description SAIC is looking for a Modeling and Simulations Engineer with NRO experience who's ready to help shape the next generation of national space capabilities. In this role, you won't just support a rapidly growing Intelligence Community customer - you'll be part of a mission driven team pushing the boundaries of Modeling & Simulation and SETA support for critical NRO programs. This role puts you at the heart of efforts to strengthen the NRO's space resiliency posture - ensuring our nation's most critical space assets remain ready, reliable, and effective. Your work will help shape the technical direction of systems that support national security every single day. If you're energized by solving tough technical problems and want your work to have real operational impact, this is where you can make it happen. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: • Lead system level analysis and performance evaluations that directly inform strategic...

Description SAIC is seeking an A ttitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer . In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture. This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered. Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems. Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews. Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required. Identify and assess emerging risks and develops &...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer. 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 mid-career engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer may perform but not limited to the following duties: • Provide direct support for major program acquisitions. • Provide a key role in the verification of system level requirements and selloff by the developer within a government program office. • Be part of a team working with both developers and operators after launch for the initialization of multiple satellites on orbit. • Provide operations planning and execution support. • Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for constellation of multiple satellites. • Provides support to anomaly resolution during...

Description SAIC is seeking a GNC Aerospace Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. Responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation. • Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration. • Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments. • Develop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities. • Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies. • Implement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks. • Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance. • Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams. • Document...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description SAIC has need for a Machine Learning Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer with cutting-edge programs within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. Note: The role offers a flexible work schedule, but we ask our team to be available for team meetings during core business hours (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). As the Machine Learning Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across a variety of Machine Learning (ML) and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) topics, including developing and training ML models, designing simulation frameworks, conducting performance analyses, and applying data-driven approaches to solve complex problems. You will also assist with Systems Engineering topics (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of ML capabilities within simulation...

Description SAIC has need for a CAD Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer with cutting-edge programs within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. Note: The role offers a flexible work schedule, but we ask our team to be available for team meetings during core business hours (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). As the CAD Modeling and Simulation Engineer , you will provide technical expertise across a variety of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) topics, including 3D modeling, design visualization, structural analysis, and simulation of system performance. You will also assist with Systems Engineering activities (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) to ensure the effective integration of CAD models within broader simulation and analysis frameworks. As a trusted SETA, you are expected to deliver thoughtful...

Description SAIC is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain the overall strategic vision of our customer's IC Campus and the analyses required to ensure all budgeting, manning, planning, programming and other considerations are accounted for and captured in J-PMO documentation. This position will be responsible for government oversight as well as identifying and prioritizing the coordination of elements between IC Campus partners that may be assessed as measured for increased efficiencies. This position will also rapidly identify and communicate any issues, from the IC Campus development, that pose a risk to the customer's current and future operations. The primary function of this position is to maintain the IC Campus Coordination Matrix or other coordination planning documentation between IC partners. Duties include: Coordinate with customer, IC Partner(s), and Fort Belvoir on topics that will affect those stakeholders. Provide rationale and impact...

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a customer in Chantilly, VA. The successful applicant will demonstrate flexibility in task execution and provide technical expertise on a variety of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) topics, including system performance modeling, design analysis, scenario development, and data visualization. In this role, the successful candidate may also assist with Systems Engineering topics (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) to ensure comprehensive continuity across multiple program activities. As a trusted advisor, the candidate will be required to deliver value-added judgment and provide well-informed recommendations to the customer on program objectives, technical strategies, and system capabilities. The successful candidate will produce thorough, actionable, and consistent deliverables that align with the organization's goals and objectives...

Description SAIC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in our Chantilly, VA office. This position requires the interest & ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph . In this role you will be responsible for providing compliance with life safety requirements for the protection of personnel, mission and property through the role of enterprise Authority Having Jurisdiction. Additionally, you will evaluate compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Department of Defense regulations to limit client exposure to civil and criminal liability. The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities: Serve as a Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expert (SME) for all client locations. Review planning, programming, architectural and engineering design documents, specifications, and other technical documents for proposed construction activities to validate compliance...

Description USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with project level AI experience and expertise. Job Description: Evaluate advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems. Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs. Develop briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals. Design, train, and test machine learning models and algorithms. Integrate AI models into existing software systems, ensuring...