Chief Space Systems Engineer

Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Space Systems Chief Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ) portfolio. This critical role involves driving technical requirements, overseeing system integration, and collaborating across teams to develop and deploy advanced space systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Oversight:

  • Lead technical requirements development and systems engineering efforts.
  • Oversee development contractors in the design, production, integration, and testing of space systems.
  • Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders.

• Systems Integration and Management:

  • Supervise payload integration and interface control management.
  • Perform system integration of complex space systems, including ground segment integration and operational deployment.
  • Develop and refine communications concepts of operation.

• Architecting and Analysis:

  • Conduct systems engineering tasks such as system requirements definition, interface definition, and design.
  • Perform interface management, data architecture development, lifecycle cost estimation, and decision analysis.
  • Execute performance analysis and oversee requirements verification and validation.

• Risk Management and Collaboration:

  • Assess program risks and provide actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
  • Collaborate independently with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Science degree with 18+ years of experience, or
  • Master's degree with 16+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Security Clearance:

  • Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
  • Willingness to consent to a polygraph examination.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Extensive experience in space systems development, integration, and/or operations for the DoD or other agencies (e.g., NRO, NSA, NASA).
  • Proven leadership in systems engineering teams focused on integrating complex space and/or ground systems.

Target Salary Range:

$200,001 - $240,000 (based on experience and qualifications).

Additional Information:

• Application Process:
  SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis, and there is no deadline for this position.

• COVID-19 Policy:
  SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be adhered to when work is performed at a customer site.