Mission Ground Architect – Space Systems (SETA)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 160.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Engineer to provide onsite SETA support for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on planning, acquiring, and implementing mission ground architecture capabilities to enable next‑generation space systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to ensure alignment with mission needs, converting capability needs into actionable requirements, and delivering

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 7+ years; OR PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of directly related systems engineering or mission ground architecture experience may be considered.
• Experience with NRO satellite systems and/or National Security Space programs.
• Knowledge of mission ground architecture, system integration, and capability development processes (requirements analysis, design, verification/validation).
• Experience supporting acquisition, implementation, and technical coordination activities in a government or SETA environment.
• Proven ability to maintain requirements traceability and alignment between mission needs, technical baselines, and delivered solutions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsabilidades

• Support development and enhancement of mission ground architecture capabilities across the enterprise.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and partners to align efforts with operational needs and program priorities.
• Translate capability needs into actionable requirements, baselines, and implementation plans with traceability.
• Support government-led activities from concept to contracting and design reviews, including CDRL content review.
• Monitor contractor activities and resolve issues affecting ground system implementation.
• Develop and deliver briefs, technical summaries, and acquisition documentation for leadership.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Requirements traceability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics/Math

Master’s degree

PhD/JD

Herramientas

MBSE concepts

Requirements management tools

Descripción del empleo

SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Engineer to provide onsite SETA support for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on planning, acquiring, and implementing mission ground architecture capabilities to enable next‑generation space systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to ensure alignment with mission needs, converting capability needs into actionable requirements, and delivering