Job ID: 2601142
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-02-05
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description Join a winning team!! SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.
This position is for a Satellite System Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and practical experience with satellite systems. The Satellite System Engineer oversees developer satellite system design, development and integration providing critical insight to the customer's execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Role Responsibilities: Serve as a member of the Program Office technical staff for developing and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus, payload, and ground subsystems. Serve as an embedded on-site member of the satellite contractor's System Engineering team as the Government Program Office's System Engineering representative.
Support and review translation of mission requirements into detailed technical specifications.
Assist with development and definition of interfaces between multiple system elements
Support development and review of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) models
Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements and interface requirements, and processes are compliant with specified standards
Oversee integration and test activities, including requirements verification and environmental testing
Collaborate with contractors and customers to support generating Concepts of Operations, defining requirements, and providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including hardware and software, to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions
Evaluate contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success
Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by supporting risk assessments, evaluating mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives
Qualifications Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance willing to obtain a Poly
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices
Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience
At least 4 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills
Ability to communicate to a diverse audience with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills
Willingness to travel frequently to contractor locations (CONUS)
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision
Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
Knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control
Experience implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in SysML and familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo.
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- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2601142
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