Space Systems Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Space Systems Integration Engineer to lead a complex systems acquisition within the Space Combat Power systems portfolio. This role requires extensive expertise in government space systems engineering, spacecraft interfaces, and program integration to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). This position is located in El Segundo, CA. You will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government applying advanced engineering principles to shape and deliver the next generation capability.

The role emphasizes leveraging tailored, rapid acquisition frameworks while integrating space, ground, and mission segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving program planning, risk mitigation, technical oversight, and execution. Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Lead interface engineers supporting payload to spacecraft interface development and integration.
• Engage with development contractors evaluating designs, models, integration and test plans.
• Oversee payload integration and manage interface control with stakeholders.
• Performs system integration of ground segment and deployment into operations including concepts of operation (CONOPS) development.
• Makes program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager.
• Independently collaborates with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel. Qualifications This is you:
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more applicable experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering teams focused on integration of complex space and/or ground systems.
• Experience using tools such as Cameo, JIRA, Confluence.
• 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 Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.