Integration Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC in El Segundo, CA seeks a senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support for the Air Force RS Systems Directorate on the STS contract. The role covers requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations across the OPIR program.

Travel up to 10% and on-site work required. The candidate will collaborate with government and contractor teams, advise on system integration, and help ensure successful program outcomes through the full lifecycle of

Qualifications

• Bachelors (STEM) degree required.
• 2–3+ years of related experience in systems engineering and ground systems.
• Experience in requirements definition and analysis for space-ground integration.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition of Next Generation OPIR space vehicle and ground system.
• Interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to Government.
• Assist in the full lifecycle of space systems from concept to operations.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Ground System Integration

DoD Acquisition

Education

Bachelors (STEM)

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Job ID 2618663
Location El Segundo, CA, US
Date Posted 2026-11-02
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
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

• Must posses Secret
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors (STEM) and 2-3 years or more of related 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.