Space Systems Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Integration Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power portfolio for the USSF SSC. The role requires expertise in government space systems engineering, spacecraft interfaces, and program integration, based in El Segundo, CA.

You will be an embedded Government team member applying advanced engineering to shape and deliver the next generation capability, leveraging rapid acquisition frameworks and integrating space,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 14+ years experience or Masters with 12+ years experience in space systems engineering.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams for complex space/ground systems.
• Experience with spacecraft interfaces and program integration.
• Security clearances: TS/SCI with poly; ability to obtain and maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload-to-spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Perform system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including CONOPS development.
• Conduct program risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to chief engineer and program manager.

Skills

Space systems integration

Systems engineering

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2617518

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

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 Integration Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government space systems engineering, spacecraft interfaces, 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 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

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload to spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
• 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.
• 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

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.