Associate Integration Systems Engineer

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support for the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center program. The role spans the full development lifecycle, from concepts to transition to operations, interfacing with contractors and advising Government on program activities.

The candidate will contribute to integrating Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System, supporting space-to-ground interfaces, and applying advanced technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (STEM) degree with ≥5 years of related experience, or Master's with ≥3 years, or PhD/JD with ≥9 years.
• Experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space-to-ground system test.
• Ability to recommend decisions and lead program objectives; independent judgment in methods and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Provide ground system integration support across full development and operational lifecycle.
• Interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to Government for program activities.
• Support acquisition of Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and integration into Ground System

Skills

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering

Ground systems

Space systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Team building

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor in STEM

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2617805

Location El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-12

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

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 interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.

Qualifications

• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
• Must possess Top Secret
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI

Required Education And Experience

Bachelors (STEM) and (5) years or more of related experience -OR- Masters and (3) years or more of related experience -OR- PhD or JD and nine (9) years of experience

• Demonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test
• Demonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
• Contributed to development of new principles and concepts
• Participation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
• Ability to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives
• Exercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

Desired Experience And Skills

• Experience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role
• Experience in space systems
• Payload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience
• Experience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs
• Knowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (preferred)

Target salary range $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.