Senior Space Systems Acquisition Engineer (TS/SCI)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Space Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for IC space programs in Chantilly, VA. You will assist in pre-acquisition, acquisition, and governance artifact generation, guiding programs through requirements and agency processes.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and extensive space acquisition experience. Strong written and verbal communication is essential for cross-agency coordination and program status reviews.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience with Federal, DoD, IC acquisition processes.
• Experience in space acquisition and program governance.
• Strong ability to decompose requirements and traceability.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Acquisition, Acquisition and governance artifact generation.
• Lead requirements decomposition and traceability activities.
• Guide acquisitions through agency governance processes.
• Coordinate across multiple agencies and with oversight.
• Review CDRLs for compliance, execution and status.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Space acquisition experience

Acquisition process knowledge

Requirements decomposition

Strong communications

Coordination across agencies

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Space Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for IC space programs in Chantilly, VA. You will assist in pre-acquisition, acquisition, and governance artifact generation, guiding programs through requirements and agency processes.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and extensive space acquisition experience. Strong written and verbal communication is essential for cross-agency coordination and program status reviews.