{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dd4259c3ea37f7dcd88e07c5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd4259c3ea37f7dcd88e07c5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd4259c3ea37f7dcd88e07c5","title":"INTEGRATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER","description":"Job ID: 2617791\n\nLocation: El Segundo, CA, US\n\nDate Posted: 2026-10-12\n\nCategory: Engineering and Sciences\n\nSubcategory: Systems Engineer\n\nSchedule: Full-Time\n\nShift: Day Job\n\nTravel: Yes - 10% of the time\n\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret\n\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI\n\nPotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE\n\nDescription\n\nSAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle.\n\nThe selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.\n\nQualifications\n\nQualifications:\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:\n\nMust possess Top Secret.\nMust be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nBachelors (STEM) and fourteen (5) years or more of related experience -OR- Masters and twelve (12) years or more of related experience -OR- PhD or JD and nine (9) years of experience.\nDemonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test.\nDemonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.\nContributed to development of new principles and concepts.\nParticipation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.\nAbility to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.\nExercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.\nExcellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.\n\nDESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:\n\nExperience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.\nExperience in space systems.\nPayload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience.\nExperience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs.\nKnowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred).\nKnowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (preferred).\n\nTarget salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.","company":"SAI","rawCompany":"sai","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T09:23:39.840Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"INTEGRATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER","description":"Job ID: 2617791\n\nLocation: El Segundo, CA, US\n\nDate Posted: 2026-10-12\n\nCategory: Engineering and Sciences\n\nSubcategory: Systems Engineer\n\nSchedule: Full-Time\n\nShift: Day Job\n\nTravel: Yes - 10% of the time\n\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret\n\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI\n\nPotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE\n\nDescription\n\nSAIC is currently looking for an experienced senior systems engineer to provide ground system integration support on the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Technical Services (STS) contract to the SMC Remote Sensing (RS) Systems Directorate. The RS Directorate is responsible for the Air Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Environmental Monitoring space and ground systems across the full development and operational lifecycle.\n\nThe selected candidate will support the acquisition of the Next Generation OPIR space vehicle/satellite/ground system and will be an integral participant in supporting the integration of the Next Generation OPIR satellites into the Ground System. The Next Generation OPIR system includes major space system upgrades; and, this role spans the entire development lifecycle for space systems, including concepts, requirements, design, development, test/validation, and transition to operations. The systems engineer will interface with development contractors and provide recommendations to the Government for all program activities.\n\nQualifications\n\nQualifications:\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:\n\nMust possess Top Secret.\nMust be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI.\n\nREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nBachelors (STEM) and fourteen (5) years or more of related experience -OR- Masters and twelve (12) years or more of related experience -OR- PhD or JD and nine (9) years of experience.\nDemonstrated experience in requirements definition and analysis, fielding and integration of ground system hardware, and space to ground system test.\nDemonstrated application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.\nContributed to development of new principles and concepts.\nParticipation with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives.\nAbility to recommend/make decisions on project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.\nExercised independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.\nExcellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.\n\nDESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:\n\nExperience working in a systems engineering and technical support (SETA) role.\nExperience in space systems.\nPayload and Satellite hardware and software design, development, integration & test experience.\nExperience in Systems Engineering of Space Systems programs.\nKnowledge of OPIR Systems (preferred).\nKnowledge of DoD Acquisition processes (preferred).\n\nTarget salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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