Systems Engineer Principal

Job Description

Job ID 2613268

Location Cleveland, OH, US

Date Posted 2026-06-03

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

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