Cislunar SDA Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,001 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight) in Chantilly, VA to provide critical technical oversight for advanced national security space missions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in multi‑body dynamics and orbit determination for tracking cislunar objects.

Role requires active TS/SCI with current poly, experience in satellite ground systems, and the ability to work in a dynamic government/contractor team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 14+ years experience or Masters with 12+ years experience.
• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph required.
• Experience with satellite ground systems and acquisition environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop system level requirements and design features.
• Lead lifecycle engineering reviews to verify specs meet customer needs.
• Review CDLLRs, SOWs, and program plans for technical adequacy.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
• Evaluate contractor architectures and assess data sources for ground systems.
• Provide SME guidance to multiple divisions and stakeholders.
• Support readiness and major program reviews for ground systems.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Architecture design

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DoD/DAWIA processes

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Engineer (Technical Oversight) in Chantilly, VA to provide critical technical oversight for advanced national security space missions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in multi‑body dynamics and orbit determination for tracking cislunar objects.

Role requires active TS/SCI with current poly, experience in satellite ground systems, and the ability to work in a dynamic government/contractor team environment.