Entry-Level Space Systems Engineer - Chantilly

Job ID 2614122 Location Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted 2026-06-30 Category Engineering and Sciences Subcategory Engineering Technician Schedule Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary) Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a driven, high‑aptitude entry‑level Systems Engineering professional to join our team in Chantilly, VA. If you're energized by the challenge of understanding how complex space systems work — and you want to support the Intelligence Community right out of college — this is a chance to launch a career with real mission impact that is literally outside of this world. You’ll work at the forefront of national security space, contribute to programs that shape the future of space technology, and grow alongside engineers who are defining the next generation of capabilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to Collaborating in the development of artifacts and documents, including CONOPS and architecture products to support acquisition-level requirements and interface specifications for GEOINT/SIGINT/Multi-INT systems. Reviewing, assessing, and determining impacts on enterprise, functional, and system-level design requirements, interfaces, architectures, CONOPS, and verification plans. Evaluating acquisition-level requirements, designs, architectures, CONOPS, and verification plans to ensure the implementation aligns with customer requirements, interface definitions, concepts, and reference architecture. Contributing to the development of enterprise and functional-level requirements. Managing and maintaining architectures, CONOPS, and requirements through enterprise configuration management boards and approved RFC processes. Demonstrating an understanding of the overall systems engineering process. Qualifications Required Education and Experience AA Degree or similar level of education in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math or related discipline and up to two (2) years of related experience.; or 4 years of related experience. Will graduate with BS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, or similar and will graduate in 2027 or 2028. US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly. Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills. Target salary range Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr