SAIC · 8 hours ago
Systems Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
14+ years expSAIC is seeking a highly skilled and multidisciplinary Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical acquisition efforts, system integration, and engineering oversight within the Space Domain Awareness and Space Surveillance & Reconnaissance mission areas. This role requires extensive expertise in systems engineering to support the U.S. Space Force, ensuring successful end-to-end system acquisition and delivery of next-generation capabilities.
SoftwareInformation TechnologySecurityService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, integration, testing, and verification
Develop and manage technical baselines, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system performance goals
Oversee technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and evaluate contractor designs to ensure alignment with mission objectives
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through detailed analyses and trade studies
Direct the integration of space, ground, and communication segments to ensure system readiness
Apply advanced configuration and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability
Collaborate with government and contractor teams, facilitating cross-functional reviews and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
Align technical strategies with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS) philosophy to enable rapid capability delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 14+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment
Expertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, including sensor networks, data pipelines, analytics platforms, space object tracking techniques, data fusion, orbit determination, and conjunction assessment
Strong knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 Major Capability Acquisition System processes, JCIDS processes, and the PPBE process, with practical experience in applying acquisition policies to systems engineering
Proficiency in developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system architectures, and requirements traceability matrices
Experience applying system modeling and simulation tools, risk analysis frameworks, and technical data reviews
Security Clearance Currently hold an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting Program (if applicable)
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, DoD DAWIA Level III in Systems Engineering, or other recognized credentials
Experience with space-based technologies, such as electro-optical (EO) payloads, algorithms for space object detection, and SDA data processing/storage systems
Familiarity with operational needs and constraints in space units such as Delta 9, NSDC, JTF-SD, or CSpOC
Prior leadership on U.S. military space acquisition programs, particularly within SDA/S&R, including experience in requirements management, test planning, and risk management
Hands-on experience with space control mission areas and advanced SDA technologies, including rapid prototyping
Direct support of USSF/SSC space programs with demonstrated results in technical and mission alignment
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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