SAIC · El Segundo, CA, US, US
Join SAIC as a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical infrastructure supporting National Leadership Authority capabilities. You’ll lead technical projects, collaborate with government and contractor teams, and ensure secure, scalable systems for the Space Force’s next-generation satellite communications. This is a mission-driven role with direct impact on national defense.
About the Role
You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I; team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.
What You Will Do
Design, implement, and maintain complex infrastructure, platform, and software systems supporting National Leadership Authority capabilities.
Collaborate with outside organizations to analyze system requirements and oversee development, delivery, and implementation.
Lead technical projects and contribute to the development of best practices and documentation.
Support Systems Engineering & Integration activities for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
Interface with SE&I; team members, contractors, government civilians, and USSF members to provide acquisition management development and support.
Ensure robust, scalable, and secure environments through deep understanding of system architecture and security protocols.
Work with Protected SATCOM Terminal configurations and security protocols.
Use modern tools and methodologies to tackle complex space and ground communications system integration challenges.
What We Are Looking For
Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field.
14+ years’ engineering experience.
5+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering, including requirements and technical baseline development, test planning and integration, verification, and validation.
Experience developing or managing requirements or Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex systems.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice to Have
Active Top Secret clearance.
Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, or related technical field.
Experience with MILSATCOM systems, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs.
Experience working with military and DoD civilians.
Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks.
Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence).
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP).
Work is required to be on-site in a secure facility. This is a full-time, on-site position in El Segundo, CA. The target salary range is $160,001 - $200,000 annually. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of secure military communications.