System Integration Engineering

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.
Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.
This position is for a Payload Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Payload Integration Engineer provides embedded support within the government program office to guide the development, verification, and deployment of a critical space system. In addition, the selected candidate will provide engineering expertise to oversee the payload integration activities (both technical and programmatic), track integration efforts, assess risk, and lead and support impact studies and trades.

Support the System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for acquisition planning, design, integration of payloads associated with space systems
Provide programmatic and technical support on payload trades and integration activities to support the fielding of a space system
Support Payload interface compatibility analyses
Perform system analysis and interface definition and management/ execution
Participate in payload integration risk reduction planning and test execution
Assist in the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs); defining the technical, electrical, and mechanical boundaries between satellites and launch vehicles
Support verification, validation, and test planning
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and functions.
Experience with the Intelligence Community or the Department of Defense Satellite Program Office best practices.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
Previous SAP experience desired.

Target salary range: $SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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