Space Experiments Systems Engineer & SETA Consultant

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, is seeking a Space Experiments System Engineer to support SETA services for a U.S. Government customer in Chantilly, VA.

This role blends systems engineering with organizational and communications tasks to ensure successful space experiment activities. You will track nominations, coordinate ICDs, manage a broad stakeholder database, and assist in strategic reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; 14+ years experience.
• Master's degree with 12+ years or PhD/JD with 9+ years preferred.
• Strong technical and administrative skills; familiarity with space technologies a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to coordinate across teams.
• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage experiment nominations and documentation.
• Coordinate with PI and PM for AI&T submission and demonstrations.
• Liaise with space vehicle providers for ICDs and integration details.
• Maintain up-to-date database of experimenters, suppliers, and partners across USG.
• Prepare and present experiment details for feasibility reviews.
• Facilitate communications between nominations and Program Offices.
• Provide status updates to PM and PI and propose process improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data management

Cross-team coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Tools

Confluence

Job description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, is seeking a Space Experiments System Engineer to support SETA services for a U.S. Government customer in Chantilly, VA.

This role blends systems engineering with organizational and communications tasks to ensure successful space experiment activities. You will track nominations, coordinate ICDs, manage a broad stakeholder database, and assist in strategic reviews.