Space Enterprise Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Space Enterprise System Engineer to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group, providing SETA services to a senior government director for multi-organizational space programs.

The role involves planning and coordinating complex space system acquisitions, with experience in NRO enterprise environments and space architectures preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years experience (or Master’s 12+ or PhD 9+ in STEM).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with NRO Enterprise Protection Requirement Document (EPRD).
• Experience with Cislunar programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish baseline protection requirements for the physical layer and integrate risk management.
• Develop data management strategy to improve data discoverability and access.
• Coordinate across organizations for planning and executing space system acquisitions.
• Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings among multiple organizations.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly

NRO EPRD experience

Cislunar programs

Communication skills

Written and interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Job ID 2618611

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-29

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Systems Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Space Enterprise System Engineer to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.

The Space Enterprise Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a senior government Director to plan, coordinate and execute complex multi-organizational space programs. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experiences within NRO enterprise organizations including main line Directorates and Offices and the Systems Engineering Directorate.

The Space Enterprise Systems Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Establishes common, baseline protection requirements for the physical layer, to include leveraging acquisition and risk management processes for implementation.
• Develops Data Management Strategy with plans to make mission data more discoverable and accessible.
• Organizes and coordinates across multiple organizations for planning and executing complex space system acquisition at the Office level.
• Leads, facilites, and actively participates in technical interchange meetings between multiple organizations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s and 14 or more years of experience; master’s and 12 or more years of experience; PhD and 9 or more years of experience with degree specialty in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with NRO Enterprise Protection Requirement Document (EPRD).
• Experience with Cislunar programs.
• Effective communication, coordination and customer engagement skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to operate independently.

Desired

• Thorough understanding of NRO enterprise from acquisition through launch and operations.
• Experience with space and ground systems architectures.
• Experience with NR contract processes.

Target salary range $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.