Space Enterprise Systems Engineer

Space Enterprise Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2618611

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Space Enterprise System Engineer to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.

The Space Enterprise Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a senior government Director to plan, coordinate and execute complex multi-organizational space programs. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experiences within NRO enterprise organizations including main line Directorates and Offices and the Systems Engineering Directorate.

The Space Enterprise Systems Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishes common, baseline protection requirements for the physical layer, to include leveraging acquisition and risk management processes for implementation.
• Develops Data Management Strategy with plans to make mission data more discoverable and accessible.
• Organizes and coordinates across multiple organizations for planning and executing complex space system acquisition at the Office level.
• Leads, facilitates, and actively participates in technical interchange meetings between multiple organizations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's and 14 or more years of experience; master's and 12 or more years of experience; PhD and 9 or more years of experience with degree specialty in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with NRO Enterprise Protection Requirement Document (EPRD).
• Experience with Cislunar programs.
• Effective communication, coordination and customer engagement skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to operate independently.

Desired:

• Thorough understanding of NRO enterprise from acquisition through launch and operations.
• Experience with space and ground systems architectures.
• Experience with NR contract processes.

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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