Space Operations Integrator

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Horizon 2 program seeks a Space Operations Integrator to support USSF in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. You will work as a subject matter expert for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of system development and acquisitions in a fast-paced environment in El Segundo, CA.

You will interact with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, and partner organizations to translate mission

Qualifications

• Must have experience in space operations.
• In-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and rolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and consent to a polygraph examination (as required).
• Bachelor's Degree and 14+ years of experience with space systems or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations expertise to requirements and CONOPS development, systems design and testing, systems integration, tactical/operational command and control analysis.
• Assist in translating space operator mission requirements to developer capabilities.
• Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
• Assist with securely scaling development of prototyped systems to enterprise operational applications for space.
• Sustain development and refinement of acquisition strategies, as well as identify program execution issues and provide recommendations.
• Generate presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication products to assist the government customer in achieving favorable program outcomes.

Skills

Space operations

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2618545

Location

El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-28

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Systems Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 25% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking our latest Space Operations Integrator to serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. As our Operations Integrator you will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of system development and acquisitions that advance the USSF. You will interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, and external/partner organizations) working in sunny El Segundo, CA.

Fun stuff on the job you will do

• Provide operations expertise to requirements and CONOPS development, systems design and testing, systems integration, tactical/operational command and control analysis.
• Assist in translating space operator mission requirements to developer capabilities.
• Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
• Assist with securely scaling development of prototyped systems to enterprise operational applications for space.
• Sustain development and refinement of acquisition strategies, as well as identify program execution issues and provide recommendations.
• Generate presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication products to assist the government customer in achieving favorable program outcomes.

Qualifications

This is you

• Bachelor's Degree and 14+ years of experience with space systems or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Must have experience in space operations.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and rolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and consent to a polygraph examination (as required).

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