Saic
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Saic, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
DescriptionSAIC is seeking a
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
to join the National Security and Space (NSS) Sector providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions. This position is located in
Chantilly, VA
and requires an
active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.The
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition who requires a junior engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide direct support for major program acquisitionsAssist in the development and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentationMaintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progressSupport the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceabilityCoordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implementedLead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes ensuring all required artifacts are delivered and timely feedback is provided to stakeholdersParticipate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurationsSupport integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system stateAssist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risksQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s and 2 or more years experienceActive Top Secret/SCI clearance with PolygraphFamiliarity with configuration management tools, such as Jira and ConfluenceBasic understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems developmentStrong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsWillingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environmentStrong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different toolsAvailable to travel occasionally domesticallyDesired Qualifications:Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validationFluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA)Experience in space system development or satellite integrationBasic understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestonesExperience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processesBasic understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architecturesFamiliarity with space systems ground support and hardware acquisitionsAn understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification
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Spacecraft Systems Engineer
to join the National Security and Space (NSS) Sector providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions. This position is located in
Chantilly, VA
and requires an
active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.The
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition who requires a junior engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide direct support for major program acquisitionsAssist in the development and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentationMaintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progressSupport the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceabilityCoordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implementedLead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes ensuring all required artifacts are delivered and timely feedback is provided to stakeholdersParticipate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurationsSupport integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system stateAssist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risksQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s and 2 or more years experienceActive Top Secret/SCI clearance with PolygraphFamiliarity with configuration management tools, such as Jira and ConfluenceBasic understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems developmentStrong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsWillingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environmentStrong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different toolsAvailable to travel occasionally domesticallyDesired Qualifications:Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validationFluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA)Experience in space system development or satellite integrationBasic understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestonesExperience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processesBasic understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architecturesFamiliarity with space systems ground support and hardware acquisitionsAn understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification
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