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Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Concept Development
System Requirements
Systems Design
Verification And Validation
Testing
Innovation
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft SharePoint
Project Management
Confluence
JIRA
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
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Electrical Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2612291

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-08

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% 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 seeks an Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space.

The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services.

Job Description:

Support the government with integration of experimental satellites with ground services
Implementation of advanced satellite ground integration concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces to ensure successful integration of space and ground systems.
Analysis and refinement of program requirements to ensure closure/integration between experimental satellites and the shared ground system
Participation in the program's Agile SAFe development processes and activities
Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.
Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system requirements, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment.
Work with technical team to develop space ground integration verification and validation testing activities
Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Must have bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master's degree
Satellite and ground systems engineering expertise
Demonstrated satellite or ground systems engineer expertise
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Confluence and Jira
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Team player

Desired Qualifications:

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science highly desirable
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems
System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
Experience working in an NRO SPO

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: 2612291
Posted 2 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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