Spacecraft Systems Engineer

ROXBOROUGH PARK, CO, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Management
Integration Testing
Test Plans
Real-time
Recovery
SOW
Proposal Writing
Evaluation
Science
Satellite
Procurement
Communication
Cyber Security
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600852

Location: ROXBOROUGH PARK, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-28

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Operations, Maintenance, and Test Engineer to join our Roxborough Park, CO based team. The position provides direct support to the local government customer on spacecraft satellite integration, test, on-orbit test, operations & maintenance (O&M), and on-orbit anomaly resolution.

Monitor baseline integration and test planning and execution by attending prime contractor daily status and planning meetings and observing operation activities.

Evaluate contractor plans/schedules for both contract baseline spacecraft/ground activities and changes proposed to the baseline. Provide recommendations to the customer on the technical, cost, and schedule scope of the proposed plans and schedules.
Serve as customer representative to real-time operational activities by participating on the support team for anomaly response.
Serve on the anomaly team attending status meetings, coordinating solutions to technical issues, plan and conduct rehearsals, and support of recovery activities.
Serve on-call to resolve spacecraft anomalies, minimize loss of operations time, and safely return the spacecraft to operations.
Evaluate pros, cons, and risks of alternative courses of action across all spacecraft subsystems and provide clear explanations to the customer who may have limited experience.
Advise the customer on contract actions to include requirements development, Statement of Work generation, proposal evaluation, BOE validity, and award fee recommendations.
Provide infrequent second shift or weekend support to baseline deliveries, operations or rehearsal activities.
Occasional travel in the US about 3-5 times a year for about 3 days per trip.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Engineering/science degree or significant applicable experience with satellite or satellite operations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft operations and maintenance or ground baseline development, recapitalization and procurement.
Flexible self-starter with good communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Current or recent TS/SCI with polygrap

Desired Skills:
Cyber Security experience.
Program safety and contact operations experience.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600852
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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