SAIC · 12 hours ago
Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide systems engineering advisory expertise to the NRO GEOINT Systems Integration and Architecture office. The role involves providing analysis support during the modeling and simulation process to refine satellite constellation architectures and spacecraft design concepts, along with technical assistance to Government team members throughout the satellite development life cycle.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate development of modeling and simulation activities
Review and analyze results in the areas of mission design, and spacecraft and payload operations to support architecture decisions and requirement development
Participate in external, program office, and developer-sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards) to ensure GSIA program office equities are protected
Perform system level analyses for Government review and consideration
Support acquisition planning, solicitation, and evaluation, selection, and award activities, including document preparation and advisory support for Government review and approval
Assist with the execution of design trade studies
Assist in requirements development for Government review and approval
Assist with assessment and management of:
Various space vehicle design studies and Major System Acquisitions (MSAs)
Test documentation
Readiness activities and Milestone events
Verification of requirements and criteria
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline
8 years of System Engineering experience on complex space systems
Experience assessing models, simulations and analyses of Electro-Optical, Radar, or Communications satellite systems and related ground systems
Experience participating in federal contracting for systems and services
Microsoft Excel expertise and PowerPoint competence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
Preferred
MS in Engineering, Physics, or similar technical discipline
12 years of System Engineering experience on complex space systems
Experience organizing and executing modeling, simulation and analysis studies of Electro-Optical, Radar, and Communications satellite systems and related ground systems
Experience with Modeling & Simulations Tools
Experience organizing and executing NRO acquisition processes across all phases of the contract lifecycle
Proficiency representing complex data in high level Microsoft PowerPoint presentations tailored to specific audiences
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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