Lead Mission Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Test Bed

SAIC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to serve as the primary Systems Engineer for Mach-TB missions, providing technical leadership across the full lifecycle from concept through post-mission review.

The role requires coordinating with experiment teams, launch providers, and government stakeholders, with ~25% travel and telework-eligibility. A TS/DoD-style clearance and strong technical writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience with requirements, V&V, and integration.
• Experience supporting flight test programs, hypersonic or space/launch programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and program lifecycle milestones.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills; ability to brief senior government and program leadership.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead mission systems engineering for Mach-TB missions from concept to post-mission review.
• Coordinate integration among experiment payload teams and launch providers.
• Develop and maintain verification & validation plans across mission elements.
• Interface with government customers, PIs, and range safety personnel; present technical briefings.

Skills

Requirements development & management

Verification & validation planning

System integration & interface mgmt

Technical writing & briefing

Security clearance (DoD)

DoD acquisition familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or related STEM

Tools

MBSE tools: Cameo

MBSE tools: DOORS

MBSE tools: Rhapsody

INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to serve as the primary Systems Engineer for Mach-TB missions, providing technical leadership across the full lifecycle from concept through post-mission review.

The role requires coordinating with experiment teams, launch providers, and government stakeholders, with ~25% travel and telework-eligibility. A TS/DoD-style clearance and strong technical writing are essential.