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Systems Engineer Principal

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom and Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) efforts.  SR-1 will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to higher powered and longer duration Mars missions. The candidate would be Supporting the SR-1 PPE Lead Systems Engineer. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Definition and oversight of PPE assembly, integration and test (AI&T)
  • Development of GSE requirements
  • Development of launch site ground operations
  • Coordinate activities with the SR-1 Vehicle Integration team
  • Provide insight and oversight of the prime contractor’s AI&T team

 

Location:

  • Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, onsite at NASA GRC 5-days a week.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Experience developing complex flight hardware

  • Demonstrated experience leading AI&T activities and processes

  • Experience in systems engineering activities, practices, and processes

  • Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional teams

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Highly motivated and able to work independently

  • Team player dedicated to the mission

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with GSE and Ground Operations for spaceflight hardware

  • Previous experience in a defense, aerospace, or naval systems engineering processes and procedures

  • Familiarity or experience with critical lifts and types of space hardware testing
  • Experience with spaceflight hardware projects
  • INCOSE CSEP

 

Education/Experience:

Completed at least a bachelor of science degree in a STEM-related major from an accredited program with the following education and experience:

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of relevant experience; 
  • Masters and seven (7) years or more of relevant experience; 
  • PhD or JD and four (4) years or more of relevant experience.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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