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# Systems Engineer Principal

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Cleveland, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_saic2-2615840

## About the Role

hardware + Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, or naval systems engineering processes and procedures + Familiarity or experience with critical lifts and types of space hardware testing + Experience with spaceflight hardware projects + INCOSE CSEP **Education/Experience:** + Completed at least a bachelor of science degree in a STEM-related major from an accredited program with the following education and experience: + Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of relevant experience + Masters and seven (7) years or more of relevant experience + PhD or JD and four (4) years or more of relevant experience **Clearance:** + Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000.

## Description

The candidate would be Supporting the SR-1 PPE Lead Systems Engineer. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Definition and oversight of PPE assembly, integration and test (AI&T) + Development of GSE requirements + Development of launch site ground operations + Coordinate activities with the SR-1 Vehicle Integration team + Provide insight and oversight of the prime contractor's AI&T team **Location:** + Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, onsite at NASA GRC 5-days a week **Qualifications** **Required Skills:** + Experience developing complex flight hardware + Demonstrated experience leading AI&T activities and processes + Experience in systems engineering activities, practices, and processes + Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional teams + Excellent communication skills + Highly motivated and able to work independently + Team player dedicated to the mission **Desired Skills:** + Experience with GSE and Ground Operations for spaceflight