SAIC · 2 months ago
Systems Engineers
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
9+ years expSAIC is seeking Systems Engineers to support the U.S. Space Forces mission through the Horizon program. The role involves providing systems engineering expertise across the lifecycle of space-based and ground systems, ensuring their integration and operational effectiveness.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Systems Engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle from concept development to operations (for either Space-based, Ground-based space systems and, or the Ground Systems/Command & Control services that operate those capabilities)
Provide technical oversight of development efforts (i.e., design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, production and sustainment) whether they are traditional acquisition methods (e.g., waterfall, spiral, etc.) or agile/prototype
Develop operational concepts, requirements, and architectural designs; evolve system architectures, conduct and analyze requirements flow down, propose verification methodologies and mitigation approaches
Conduct model-based systems engineering and modeling, simulation and analysis as needed
Conduct and maintain Configuration Management of the program technical baseline
Manage risk management processes and methods for identifying and adjudicating program risk; Conduct analysis to identify program risk areas and recommend/implement risk reduction measures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and nine (9) or more years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience
Experience with leading combined hardware/software and, or space/ground integration activities
Experience with using model-based system engineering tools and methods
Experience with systems architecting and lifecycle support
Experience with implementing agile development techniques
Experience with applying Agile and/or DevOps development processes
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
Preferred
Advanced degree in engineering, science or related technical field
Experience within the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area
Experience working in development environment and, or U.S. Government weapons system program office
Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.)
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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