Space to Ground Integration Lead

SAIC has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer to lead the space to ground integration effort for the next generation of Space Force Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) satellites. The candidate will be an expert on space-to-ground interface requirements, including both the satellite vehicle (SV) and ground processing sides of the Interface Control Document (ICD).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current space and ground systems and the integrity of draft space-to-ground ICDs.
• Assess changes to Command and Control technical requirements documents for both SV and Mission Payloads.
• Evaluate interface impacts from changes to secondary payloads.
• Use MBSE tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo) to input and generate ICD updates for change assessment and board processing.
• Refine technical requirements to accurately state interface capabilities.
• Support Modeling & Simulation activities, perform trade analysis, and present recommendations.
• Collaborate with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force.
• Evaluate and refine DoDAF views to accurately incorporate interface definitions.
• Refine CONOPS/OPSCONs to ensure alignment with interface requirements.
• Conduct formal reviews of interface documents and incorporate feedback.
• Control, baseline, and manage interfaces in accordance with Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/DM) processes.
• Use DI2E to implement Agile practices and participate in Agile development activities.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Master’s Degree in Math, Science, or Engineering with 12+ years of demonstrated systems engineering experience with space, ground, operations, and sustainment segments of DoD or NRO programs, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Science, or Engineering with 14+ years of demonstrated experience.
• Experience analyzing and developing complex system architectures, with a focus on system interfaces and interface design documents.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and the lifecycle development process.
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo, Active Risk Manager, or similar systems engineering tools.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well in a team environment.
• Experience coordinating across different contractors for space and ground integration.
• Understanding of and experience with U.S. Space Force acquisition.

Pay

Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Travel: Yes – 10% of the time
• Potential for on-site or remote work (ORA_ON_SITE)