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Satellite Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 9 hours ago

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Skills

Science
Specification Gathering
Interfaces
Testing
Use Cases
Budget
System Integration
Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Management
Risk Assessment
Security Clearance
DoD
Writing
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Customer Engagement
Supervision
Aerospace
Electrical Engineering
Satellite
RF
SysML
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611987

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-29

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Serve as a member of the Program Office technical staff for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus, payload, and ground subsystems
Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications
Assist with development and definition of interfaces between multiple system elements
Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk
Execute and manage multiple systems engineering processes within the government program office
Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements and interface requirements, and processes are compliant with specified standards
Oversee integration and test activities, including requirements verification and environmental testing
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and operators to develop mission objectives, use cases, employment scenarios, and Concepts of Operations
Oversee prime contractors' development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions
Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success
Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing, implementing, and monitoring mitigation strategies, and evaluating potential impacts on mission objectives

Qualifications

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices
Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience
At least 4 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills
Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control
Experience implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in SysML and familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo

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: 2611987
Posted 1 day 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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