Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer: Next-Gen PNT & Space Systems

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer (Next-Gen PNT) in Chantilly, VA to guide development of advanced PNT and communications architectures for space programs. The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, experience with acquisition, and the ability to engage DHS/U.S.

government stakeholders. The candidate should bring strong leadership, readiness to work in a fast-paced environment, and a history of delivering complex systems in a government/contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, 14+ years experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph required.
• Experience with satellite ground systems acquisition and lifecycle.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic government/contractor team environment.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system level requirements across assigned space systems.
• Support lifecycle engineering reviews to verify design meets specs and customer needs.
• Review CDRL deliverables for content accuracy and sufficiency.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and review design artifacts and program plans.
• Provide technical insights for PNT and communications technologies.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CDRLs

SOWs

MPP

Ground systems

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer (Next-Gen PNT) in Chantilly, VA to guide development of advanced PNT and communications architectures for space programs. The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, experience with acquisition, and the ability to engage DHS/U.S.

government stakeholders. The candidate should bring strong leadership, readiness to work in a fast-paced environment, and a history of delivering complex systems in a government/contractor setting.