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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space Systems Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-space-systems-engineer-53128430 ## About the Role Required Education and Experience * Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly * Experience in systems integration and systems engineering. * Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, and tools to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for satellite systems. * Experience with space radar payload design, development, manufacturing, and testing. * Experience with radar system design, operations, and data processing. * Notable experience with large systems acquisition. * Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills. * Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated. * Ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment. * Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment. * Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance. ## Description Description SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. As a Space Systems Engineer, you will coordinate across other engineering divisions in support of the acquisition of systems that advance the NRO's space resiliency posture. You will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisitions in a government/contractor team environment providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge. Job Responsibilities to include: * Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirements. * Develop documents and briefings to communicate work status; briefs to government and industry as required. * Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements. * Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectives. * Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors. * Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans. * Oversee the configuration management of program documentation. * Serve as a system engineering liaison to other divisions in the SPO. Qualifications Required Education and Experience * Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly * Experience in systems integration and systems engineering. * Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, and tools to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for satellite systems. * Experience with space radar payload design, development, manufacturing, and testing. * Experience with radar system design, operations, and data processing. * Notable experience with large systems acquisition. * Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills. * Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated. * Ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment. * Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment. * Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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