SAIC
SAIC

SATCOM Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Reporting
  • Operations Research
  • Satellite Communications
  • Estimating
  • Satellite
  • Leadership
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • IT Operations
  • Research
  • Security Clearance
  • MILSATCOM
  • SATCOM
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Multitasking
  • Supervision
  • Team Building
  • Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: T2601762

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description
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SAIC is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to support one of our Navy programs located in San Diego, CA. It is required to be local to the area, w hile the role will be predominantly off-site or remote, the ability to report on-site will be necessary for tasks requiring SIPR access, classified meetings, or taskers. The SATCOM team within the organization has significant experience, and the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to integrate well within an established, collaborative team. This is not a role suited for someone working independently with minimal interaction.

This role will require up to 5% of travel.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications solutions (COMSATCOM) and CBSP inclusive of the wider Satellite Terminal transportable Non-Geostationary (STtNG) efforts.
  • Recommend strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer needs; develop accurate and justifiable cost estimates for recommended solutions.
  • Analyze changes in system threat capabilities and their impact on terminal and satellite performance.
  • Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Review vendor reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Analyze current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements.
  • Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools.
  • Support reviews of Engineering Change Proposals and provide feedback to program leadership.


Qualifications
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REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research and five (5) years or more of related experience.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
  • SATCOM expertise, particularly in COMSATCOM, is the top priority, taking precedence over general C4I systems engineering experience and related processes:
    • While it is understood that COMSATCOM experience may be challenging to identify, this expertise will be invaluable for near-term support of CSSC-primarily on the shore side-followed by CBSP and StTNG.
  • Hands-on experience with SATCOM systems and capabilities is advantageous; however, a broader understanding of SATCOM systems engineering is considered most critical.
  • Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the broader architectures of COMSATCOM/MILSATCOM frameworks-especially those involving pLEO, shore-based systems, and terrestrial connectivity-will be particularly beneficial.
  • Flexibility exists regarding the required years of SATCOM experience. While the target remains 8-10+ years to align with a "mid-level" designation, candidates with 10+ years of experience should not be excluded. It is understood that more senior candidates may come at a higher cost, which is acceptable.
  • The client emphasizes the importance of identifying the right individual who fits both the role and the team dynamic.
  • The SATCOM team within the organization has significant experience, and the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to integrate well within an established, collaborative team. This is not a role suited for someone working independently with minimal interaction.

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    Strong Program/Project Management Skills to oversee short-and long-term projects, actions and recurring deliveries.
  • Ability to self-start, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Possession of excellent team-oriented and team-building skills.
  • Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.


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


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: T2601762
  • Posted 6 hours 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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