39 space systems engineer jobs found

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government weapon systems engineering, strategic planning, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located in El Segundo, CA . You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced systems engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution. Fun stuff you will do on the job: Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition. Engage with development...

Description SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer - Orbital Analysis to provide technical and engineering support to the 18th Space Defense Squadron and U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. This engineer will support and enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA) operations by performing advanced orbital analysis, improving analytical methods and tools, and integrating data from space object tracking sensors and networks. The role bridges operational SDA needs with engineering rigor to improve the accuracy, responsiveness, and effectiveness of national security space operations. While most work is performed Monday through Friday during normal duty hours, occasional work outside these hours may be required in support of non-routine operations or mission events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform advanced orbital analysis in support of SDA missions, including orbit determination, orbit prediction, conjunction...

Description SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Space Systems Chief Systems Engineer to support a Space Systems Command SV program. You will work in customer facilities in El Segundo, CA, directly sitting with our Customer to provide our support. Fun stuff you will do on the job: • Engage with Space Vehicle (SV) Contractors to evaluate hardware and software designs against Government generated requirements • Lead technical requirements analysis and development, systems engineering, and oversee development Contractors to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems • Oversee integration and test of payloads • Perform system requirements and interface definition development • Provide analysis and recommendations to SV design to ensure technical and performance requirements are being met by the Contractor • Work with Government Customer to manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders and ensure internal and external interfaces are...

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Integration Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government space systems engineering, spacecraft interfaces, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located in El Segundo, CA . You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution. Fun stuff you will do on the job: Lead interface engineers supporting payload to spacecraft interface development and integration. Engage with development contractors...

Description SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking your, our latest Space Operations Systems Integrator to serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. As our System Operations Integrator you will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of system development and acquisitions that advance the USSF. You will interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, USSF Operations Organizations and external/partner organizations) working in sunny El Segundo, CA . Fun stuff on the job you will do: Provide operations expertise to requirements and CONOPS development, systems design and testing, systems integration, tactical/operational command and control analysis. Assist in...

Description SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California . The Horizon 2 contract supports the Space Systems Command with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. This role places you in a program office where you will support and manage established modeling and simulation activities as well as contribute direct, hands-on simulation support as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and background will guide the programs and in-house team's modeling and simulation activities, assembling and releasing various analysis simulations and trade studies, placing you at the forefront of novel and burgeoning technology development and ultimately...

Description SAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle. The selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will...

Description SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Senior Principal 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 Santa Maria, California. The Western Range (WR) Lead Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving systems architecture, integration, scalability, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with program management, product, and engineering teams to define system requirements, lead design reviews, ensure compliance with enterprise standards, and oversee delivery of high-quality system solutions. Job...

Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Digital Engineer , specialized in Systems of Systems (SoS) Architectures, in El Segundo, CA , to provide systems engineering, mission architecting, and analysis support to the Space Systems Command within the Space Combat Power and Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence System Deltas. These System Deltas oversee the planning, development, testing, deployment, integration, and sustainment of a portfolio that consist of Space Control capabilities. This position supports the architecting of the ground and space-based Space Control enterprise consisting of counter space operations such as Orbital and Spectrum Warfare as well as emerging capabilities to outpace the threat. Responsibilities: Provide leadership advice on mission engineering strategies for SoS architectures and strategic messaging to key operational and government stakeholders. Provide systems engineering and mission architecting support....

Description SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer/Integrator to support Space Systems Command's (SSC) Kronos Family of Systems (FoS) in advancing Operational Command and Control (C2) and Space Battle Management (BM). As our engineer you will integrate new and commercial capabilities with legacy systems while modernizing the BMC3I software ecosystem across architecture, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and mission applications. The role will mature capabilities from technical assessment and prototyping through production without disrupting critical operations. This position is based in El Segundo, CA and supports the Horizon program within the Space C2 Program Management Office, working closely with SSC's BMC3 Program Office. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the BMC3I software engineering and integration focal point, aligning new development, CSO-selected solutions, and modernization with Programs of Record, legacy systems, architecture, interfaces,...

Description SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support U.S. Space Force Systems Space Systems Command programs in El Segundo, CA. and join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. This role will support technical analysis, systems engineering activities, test planning and evaluating test data. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force (USSF). As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to coordinate test activities with cross-functional engineering teams, cross-government organizations, and technical GPS stakeholders. Major duties of this position include: Plan, develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify PNT system requirements and performance. Support integrated test events to evaluate PNT performance for the USSF,...

Description SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Senior Hardware 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 Santa Maria, CA. Job Responsibilities: Perform electrical and mechanical (signal, power & thermal) analysis at the rack level. Oversees installation and testing activities, attending planning reviews, engineering checkouts, functional testing, and walkdowns to verify system integrity and interface functionality. Generation of engineering drawings in accordance with ASME and IEEE standards, including rack assembly drawings, interconnect wiring diagrams and...

Description SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Integration Engineer t o 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 Santa Maria, CA. Job Responsibilities: • Defines discrete systems with processes to link together complex systems and components with software applications to perform as a coordinated whole. • Uses a broad range of skills and a breadth of knowledge in several engineering/technology disciplines including systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. • Assist in the development of transition...

Description SAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle. The selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will...

Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Rocket Modeling System Engineer to support U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force launch and missile programs, including the Force Development Evaluation (FDE) Program and the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) in San Bernadino, California. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team that performs independent analysis and modeling/simulation of rocket and launch vehicle systems. The position offers the opportunity to work a variety of launch vehicle and ICBM programs, develop advanced aerospace skills, and help shape the future of U.S. missile and space launch technology. Roles and Responsibilities Perform post-flight verification of rocket/launch vehicle simulation predictions and update models based on test. Conduct hazards analyses and performance assessments to ensure launch vehicles meet mission requirements. Execute non-linear six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulation analyses under nominal, off-nominal, and Monte Carlo...

Description SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Security Control Assessor to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of a SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Hawthorne, CA. As the Security Control Assessor, you will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. You will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems. Job Responsibilities to include: Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions. Conduct independent assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls. Support faster RMF processing and security assessment...

Description SAIC is seeking a Digital Engineer with demonstrated experience using Palantir Foundry onsite in El Segundo, CA to build end-to-end data solutions and applications for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to gather and translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, develop interactive user interfaces, perform data transformation and modeling, and provide support and training to ensure effective use of data-driven insights across the organization. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into actionable data solutions using Palantir Foundry. Develop and...

Description SAIC is seeking a Digital Engineer with demonstrated experience using Palantir Foundry onsite in El Segundo, CA to build end-to-end data solutions and applications for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to gather and translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, develop interactive user interfaces, perform data transformation and modeling, and provide support and training to ensure effective use of data-driven insights across the organization. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into actionable data solutions using Palantir Foundry. Develop and...

Standard Job Description Provides a level of postsales support and service to customer sites and remote sites at a high-tech level that cannot be rendered by the basic level of field hardware and systems software service. Employee is usually introduced to the customer site when the nature of equipment service required is beyond the skill level possessed by the basic field/customer service engineer. You will be a part of the Aircraft Maintenance Training Team at MCAS Miramar, San Diego supporting F-35 Maintenance activities across the full spectrum of Field Operations at various F-35 operating locations both inside the US and internationally.   What You Will Be Doing: This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of F-35 Aircraft Maintenance, Joint Technical data, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Documentation, Action Request processing, Formal On-The-Job Task training/Certifier, and training development/design. The position also...

Description SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer , to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California . As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies. Fun stuff on the job you will do: Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process. Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued...