Mission Engineering Lead - Space Defense (TS/SCI)

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Mission Engineering Lead in Chantilly, VA to support SDA T3PI. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive DoD/NRO experience across space and ground segments. You will lead a diverse team and drive system-level analyses, simulations, and risk mitigation.

Ideal candidates bring strong modeling and mission analysis skills, SB/MBSE tool proficiency, and proven collaboration with government and industry partners. On-site work in the Chantilly area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Math, Science or Engineering with extensive DoD/NRO program experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• OPIR or missile defense/space ISR experience.
• Experience coordinating across space and ground segments for end-to-end performance.
• Strong modeling, simulation, and mission analysis skills.
• Proven engagement with SDA/DoD/NRO customers in acquisition environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead T3PI mission engineering team with clear direction and priorities.
• Develop strategy for evaluating system performance and simulations.
• Coordinate complex analyses across multiple stakeholders and manage risks.
• Oversee design verification to meet enterprise requirements and performance objectives.
• Develop and brief data packages for government decision-makers.
• Collaborate with SDA, prime contractors, government civilians, FFRDC, SETA.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

OPIR experience

system engineering

modeling & simulation

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Math, Science or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

Cameo MBSE

Job description

SAIC seeks a Mission Engineering Lead in Chantilly, VA to support SDA T3PI. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive DoD/NRO experience across space and ground segments. You will lead a diverse team and drive system-level analyses, simulations, and risk mitigation.

Ideal candidates bring strong modeling and mission analysis skills, SB/MBSE tool proficiency, and proven collaboration with government and industry partners. On-site work in the Chantilly area is expected.