Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 22 hours ago • Updated 22 hours ago

Full Time

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SAIC

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Skills

Science
Systems Design
Computer Hardware
Real-time
System Administration
Data Analysis
Technical Analysis
Process Improvement
Security Clearance
JD
IC
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
DoD
Satellite
Program Management
Root Cause Analysis
Trend Analysis
Management
Acquisition
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2610174

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% 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 Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer to ensure current and next-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellites can conduct round-the-clock operations. In this role you will support system design reviews, on-orbit operations, health and safety and vehicle longevity enhancements. This role will involve interfacing with satellite development engineers and ground station operators to improve future vehicle design and enhance operational capabilities. You will be expected to proactively evaluate system performance, degradation and hardware failures in preparation for contingency operations.

Position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Additional job duties include:

Providing real time support for on-orbit systems operations including telemetry monitoring and data analysis to include sub-system performance, anomaly troubleshooting, impact assessments on system performance and development of contingency plans to recover capability.
Supporting system engineer reviews operations procedures and provides technical analysis for process improvements and detailed technical insight on system operation, protective modes, anomaly resolution, and contingency operations.
Ensuring effective operations of the spacecraft and timely resolution of anomalous situations.
Performing and monitoring health and safety of on-orbit spacecraft and associated payloads.
Supporting maintenance and engineering activities for the spacecraft constellation, including system configurations, operational performance, and anomaly resolution.
Providing briefings, and feedback to management on all aspects of the program status.
Technical point of contact on all aspects of on-orbit spacecraft operations, maintenance and calibration activities.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelors and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience ; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.
Experience in NRO, IC, or DoD satellite programs and program management processes.
Ability to work with large groups to support root cause analysis.
Ability to perform trend analysis and summarize findings for the customer.

Desired qualifications:

Experience supporting management of USG contract execution.
Acquisition or contract experience executing spacecraft enhancements.

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: 2610174
Posted 22 hours ago

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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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