Senior Systems Integrator - Space Mission Control & Architecture

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Systems Integrator to lead systems engineering and integration for a Satellite Control Network Advanced Concept and Testing Effort. The role requires coordinating with government offices and industry partners to deliver mission-critical space capabilities.

The candidate will drive architecture development, MBSE-based views (DoDAF), and trade studies while guiding test planning and execution across teams. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field with 14+ years of experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant systems engineering/integration experience.
• Proven experience integrating complex satellite systems, SCN, TT&C, or C2.

Responsibilities

• Define the Mission-Level Outcome with stakeholders.
• Lead System Architecture development reconciling visions and baselines.
• Conduct trade studies to assess alternatives and inform decisions.
• Support test activities: planning, procedures, and reports.
• Facilitate collaboration across SAIC, subcontractors, and government customers.
• Synchronize interdependencies across projects and teams.
• Support risk management by driving trade space discussions.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Trade studies

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

DoDAF

MBSE

Job description

SAIC in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Systems Integrator to lead systems engineering and integration for a Satellite Control Network Advanced Concept and Testing Effort. The role requires coordinating with government offices and industry partners to deliver mission-critical space capabilities.

The candidate will drive architecture development, MBSE-based views (DoDAF), and trade studies while guiding test planning and execution across teams. Strong leadership and communication are essential.