Senior Space Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Space System Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer for on-site work in Chantilly, VA. You will lead test, integration, and programmatic activities to ensure space vehicle components operate safely and reliably, with close government collaboration and clear technical leadership.

The role emphasizes experience in propulsion and avionics testing, systems engineering processes, and rapid, milestone-driven execution within a government/contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience; Master’s with 3+ years; PhD with 0+ years
• Strong satellite systems engineering background
• Experience with space vehicle test, integration, and safety of testing

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures and tools to test all space vehicle assemblies and verify health before pad entry.
• Serve as SME in ground/test software, test equipment, and integrated testing of propulsion and avionics systems.
• Develop test criteria and pass/fail requirements for space vehicle checkouts.
• Create validation procedures for space vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with development contractors to assess designs and test plans.
• Provide written risk assessments and briefings to government and industry as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Test software

Automation

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Space System Vehicle Test & Integration Engineer for on-site work in Chantilly, VA. You will lead test, integration, and programmatic activities to ensure space vehicle components operate safely and reliably, with close government collaboration and clear technical leadership.

The role emphasizes experience in propulsion and avionics testing, systems engineering processes, and rapid, milestone-driven execution within a government/contractor environment.