Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Science
Technical Support
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Change Control
Customer Care and Billing
Presentations
Test Strategy
Data-flow Diagrams
Computer Networking
Interfaces
System Administration
System Implementation
System Testing
System Integration
Project Engineering
Satellite
Productivity
LAN
Design Of Experiments
Security Clearance
Management
Partnership
Microsoft Office
Project Management
ISO 9000
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
JIRA
Confluence
Firewall
Computer Hardware
Database
Routing
Network
Virtualization
Security+
DoD
Information Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600598

Location: KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-22

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer to support our customer at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. As a Systems Engineer for the Space Systems Command, your responsibility is to support and oversee all information technology aspects of ground system engineering, integration, development and sustainment. You will work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure the success of the mission. Your job includes designing and implementing new technology solutions, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing technical support. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all systems are running smoothly and efficiently, as well as staying up to date with the latest advancements in ground and cloud-based technology. Your role is crucial in maintaining the operation of space systems, and your innovative ideas and problem-solving skills will be highly valued.

Primary Responsibilities:

Create Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) presentations to document requirements, present the technical solution, propose the implementation strategy, and propose the test strategy
Create and maintain system documents such as the Interface Control Document, System Interface Document, network topologies, and data flow diagrams
Integrate and test supporting space ground systems hardware and software from various vendors; work with networking teams to configure and test interfaces; work with systems administration teams to test mission software
Draft and maintain supporting plans and procedures such as the system test plan, system implementation plan and system test procedures
Advise the customer on test strategies for ground system integration and test, work with Satellite Control Network test centers as part of system integration and test
Work with cyberspace engineers to develop, integrate, and maintain a secure network
Collaborate with project engineering lead, systems engineers and other technical staff to identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements of satellite ground systems, which may include hardware and/or software
Ensure compliance with approved system engineering methods and quality standards, reviewing existing processes and developing solutions to increase productivity
Support tasks to design, analyze, install, manage, and configure advanced LAN and network systems, supporting mission essential systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 14+ years of technical experience
Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Minimum 3 years' direct experience in space systems, space command and control, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development contractor), DoD or other agency (NRO, NSA, NASA, etc.) background
Able to build and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Proficient with MS Office Suite, including a strong ability to communicate program status; orally, written and visually

Desired Skills and Experience:

Project Management fundamentals with a focus on building schedules
Familiar with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook
Familiar with IT Cloud Fundamentals
Familiar with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Familiar with supporting components such as firewalls, cryptographic hardware, databases, routing and network-based protocols, and virtualization technologies
CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600598
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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 include 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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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