Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

WASHINGTON, DC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $200,001.00 - 240,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Job ID: 2602033

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-03

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: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Satellite Systems engineer who will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of Space Vehicle and Ground Station infrastructure integration to a government customer. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of the production and integration and test phases of a space system acquisition.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Construct and review engineering documents and provide SME support for source selections
Oversee contractor production and Integration and Test activities and report progress and outcomes to customer
Provide technical advice/input to customer's System Program Director that lays the strategic foundation for critical capabilities and customer's present and future initiatives
Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program
Lead development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field
Must have the ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

Qualifications

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field and 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 10 years of prior relevant experience
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with DoD Special Access Program or IC equivalent activities
Experience providing support to a government acquisition program office, in a military, SETA, or civil servant capacity
Must have an active TS/SCI and Poly Clearance to be considered
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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.

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Position Id: 2602033
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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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