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SAIC

Technical Studies Lead

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$200K - $240K/yr

PhD and nine (9) years or more experience in a technical field (Math/Physics/Aerospace Engineering ... Remote sensing • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to solve complex ...

MAG Aerospace

Endpoint Engineer

Fairfax, VA · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

Administer and support RMM tools (such as NinjaOne) for monitoring, remote support, automation, and ... At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards ...

Pae

C-UAS Project Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred. * Master's degree in a technical discipline ... Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate Compensation Details: $120,000 - $165,000 The compensation range ...

Scout Space

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$127K - $168K/yr

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

HEO

Space Systems Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Experience: 2-5+ years of professional experience in a data-centric engineering or analysis role, ideally supporting aerospace, remote sensing, defense, or intelligence applications. * Data & Tooling ...

Scout Space

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field * 5+ years ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Autonomy SME, Lead

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$116K - $152K/yr

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering ... Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required ...

Draper

Senior Guidance & Control Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$82K - $220K/yr

Education Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred. Experience 5-10 years of Software ...

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Technical Studies Lead

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • On-site, Remote

$200K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2614924

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Lead for Technical Studies to join the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.

The Senior Lead for Technical Studies will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for a Program Office coordinating studies with our customer, mission partners and stakeholders (including end user operators) for requirements/design/deployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. 


The Senior Lead for Technical Studies responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
•    Assist the Studies GPOC in execution of the following activities:
        o    Define and lead execution of studies
        o    Manage and shape studies program to meet evolving needs of the customer
        o    Work with program offices and other organizations to execute studies
•    Assist customer in all studies-related technical activities
•    Support engagement with senior leadership on study results
•    Assist with strategic planning for studies
•    Support development and execution of long-term strategic plans and goals
•    Assist in organizing and managing studies information, data, metadata, and results
•    Perform technical review and quality control of analytical products
•    Assess impact of study results on broader NRO Enterprise
•    Assist managing external relationships between Studies program stakeholders
 

Qualifications

Minimum: 
•    Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
•    Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD and nine (9) years or more experience in a technical field (Math/Physics/Aerospace Engineering or related discipline)
•    10+ years of experience in the space domain
•    Understanding of the NRO Mission spaces, such as SIGINT, GEOINT, Research and Special Communications missions
•    Familiarity with the NRO space vehicle acquisition process
•    Broad understanding of IC/DoD space communities
•    Subject Matter Expert in at least one of the following Space Domain areas:
        o    Spacecraft
        o    Space Environment
        o    Astrodynamics
        o    Adversary capabilities
        o    Physics/Aerodynamics
        o    Remote sensing
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to solve complex challenges with minimal oversight
•    Ability to synthesize information for various audiences (external stakeholders, senior leadership, group leadership, SMEs)
•    Ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders and partners throughout the DoD/IC
 

Desired:
•    Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation techniques and tools
•    Experience with AI/ML applications
•    Knowledge of intelligence production cycle, limitations, and when to apply engineering judgment
 

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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