Space Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Space Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA to lead a complex space/ground systems acquisition for the US Space Force SSC. On-site position with TS/SCI clearance and poly requirements, travel up to 25%.

You will guide system integration, manage requirements, risk, and interfaces with government and contractors, employing tools like Cameo, JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience or Master's with 12+ years.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams on space/ground integrations.
• Experience with Cameo, JIRA and Confluence.
• In-scope security background (TS/SCI) with poly and EV/Continuous Evaluation.
• Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical representation for a major space system acquisition.
• Interface with development contractors on designs, models and test plans.
• Own Government system-level requirements and enterprise interfaces.
• Oversee payload integration and interface control with stakeholders.
• Perform system integration of ground segment and CONOPS development.
• Oversee requirements verification and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Government offices, FFRDC, SETA, and vendors.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Space/ground systems integration

Technical risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2618379
Location El Segundo, CA, US
Date Posted 2026-10-23
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government weapon systems engineering, strategic planning, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located in El Segundo, CA.
You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced systems engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability. The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution.

Fun stuff you will do on the job

• Support the Government program manager as the lead technical representative for a major space system acquisition.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
• Responsible for Government system level requirements and enterprise interfaces.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Performs system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
• Oversees requirements verification and validation.
• Makes program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

This is you

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

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