Systems Engineer Principal

Job ID: 2512280

Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, United States

Date Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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SAIC is seeking an experienced risk, issue, and opportunity management lead to join our MSEIT team.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolving and identifying risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state‑of‑the‑art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the PM in implementing strategies to manage program risks by aligning program objectives with acceptable risk levels.
• Develops a systematic approach to identifying, assessing and responding to threats and opportunities. Informs strategic and tactical decision making by providing thorough risk assessment across the organization, ensuring a comprehensive approach.
• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding risks related to finance, operations, regulations, security or the environment through effective management of data as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Provides clear communication of risks and strategies to all stakeholders, including international allies and partners.
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Provides actionable recommendations to address prioritized risks to the Government Program Manager.
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.).
• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.).

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (communications, international relations, management/leadership).
• 12 years of applicable job experience.
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM.
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients.

Desired:

• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs.
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

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