Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Research
Video
Research and Development
Satellite Telecommunications
Budget
Encryption
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Testing
Computer Hardware
Training
Telecommunications
Security Clearance
Electrical Engineering
Satellite Communications
RF
Microwave
Systems Design
Signal Processing
Satellite
Network Engineering
Aerospace
Military
DoD
Acquisition
Documentation
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: T2602036

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. You will conduct research, develop innovative solutions, and analyze advanced satellite communication systems to enable design, development, and integration for secure, reliable data, voice, or video transmissions.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications
Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints
Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets
Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records
Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software
Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users

Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field
Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs
An active TS/SCI and Poly security clearance is required to be considered for this position

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in electrical engineering, satellite communications, or related discipline
Expertise in RF and microwave system design, signal processing, and satellite network engineering
Experience in investigating and documenting existing system architectures for defense platforms
Subject matter expertise in advanced system concepts related to aerospace, spacecraft, or military communications
Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation

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: T2602036
Posted 5 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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