Junior Specialty Engineer

Job
Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Specialty Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum

Clearance Required:

Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits:

Systems Engineering SETA to support the team responsible for designing, developing, and verifying spaceflight systems. This role combines technical leadership with people management—driving engineering excellence while developing and supporting a team of talented systems engineers.

• Manage verification and validation planning, execution, and documentation in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure rigorous configuration management, documentation control, and compliance with certification and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Technical Leadership.

• Bachelors in STEM and 3+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Background in requirements definition, integration, and verification for aerospace systems (avionics, structures, mechanical, electrical, or interiors).
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes (V-diagram), requirements management tools, and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Must have a secret clearance, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

• Experience with Confluence and Jira, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards.
• Strong systems architecting skills and big-picture mindset.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.

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