Launch Specialty Engineer

Job ID: 2611935Location: El Segundo, CA, USDate Posted: 2026-04-27Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Specialty EngrSchedule: Full-TimeShift: Day JobTravel: Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required: SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with PolyPotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionThis position is located in El Segundo, to support Space Base program. The successful candidate will support Systems Engineering SETA in supporting the team responsible for designing, developing, and verifying spaceflight systems. This role combines technical leadership with people management-driving engineering excellence while developing and supporting a team of talented systems engineers.Responsibilities:Manage verification and validation planning, execution, and documentation in compliance with aerospace standards.Ensure rigorous configuration management, documentation control, and compliance with certification and regulatory requirements.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Technical Leadership.QualificationsBachelors in STEM and 3 years of systems engineering experience.Background in requirements definition, integration, and verification for aerospace systems (avionics, structures, mechanical, electrical, or interiors).Knowledge of systems engineering processes (V-diagram), requirements management tools, and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.Must have a secret clearance, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.Preferred Skills and Experience:Experience with Confluence and Jira, or similar tools.Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards.Strong systems architecting skills and big-picture mindset.Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .