Systems Engineer Principal

Cleveland, OH, United States · On site · Posted 8/19/2026 Leaves the board today
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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

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

Clearance:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust
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