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SATCOM Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
SATCOM
Documentation
Testing
Communication
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
UDP
Ethernet
MPLS
Risk Management
Risk Analysis
Computer Networking
Routing
QoS
Network Monitoring
Routers
Switches
Firewall
Satellite
Program Management
Test Plans
Configuration Management
Computer Science
Telecommunications
Satellite Communications
RF Engineering
Information Security
RF
Instrumentation
Spectrum
EMI
EMC
Security+
Network+
Network
System Requirements
Traceability Matrix
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2613313

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-03

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Networking Engineer with skills in SATCOM or RF. In this role you will support mission-focused operations by applying expertise in RF communications, IP networking, and information security to configure, troubleshoot, and secure satellite and ground-segment systems. The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, maintaining configuration records, developing technical and program management documentation, and ensuring end-to-end system readiness while collaborating closely with government and commercial stakeholders. Candidates benefit from knowledge of RF instrumentation, environmental testing, and industry certifications in networking or security.

Qualifications

Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position
Experience with RF communication
Basic understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, MPLS)
Basic understanding of information security principles (e.g. confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management)
Ability to perform security assessments (e.g. vulnerability scans, risk analysis) on ground segment software and network devices
Knowledge of IP networking, routing, and switching concepts, QoS, and network monitoring
Ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and satellite modem equipment
Experience providing end-to-end systems engineering support for operational equipment
Experience developing and implementing program management plans, equipment test plans, operational readiness plans and technical requirements
Ability to maintain accurate configuration management records and traceability matrices
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across government and commercial sectors
Educational background in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
10+ years of experience with a degree. 15+ years of experience without a degree

Desired Qualifications :

Professional experience or completion of academic coursework in satellite communications, RF design, or information security
Experience with RF instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
Hands-on experience with environmental test chambers (e.g. thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)
Security+ or another security certification
Network+ or another network certification
Experience authoring User Requirements Documents (URDs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs) and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTMs)

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: 2613313
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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