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SAIC

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Summary

Job ID: 2618099

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

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: ORA_ON_SITE

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 Systems Engineer for a large contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Systems Engineer will oversee the coordination, technical guidance, and operational assurance of ground communications systems for mission-critical spacecraft operations. This position provides support to the customers' execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following:

Role Responsibilities:

Lead systems engineering activities for the ground communications segment, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design reviews, and verification/validation.
Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk.
Ensure ground systems meet mission requirements and comply with applicable standards and regulations.
Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA).
Collaborate with the customer to develop and maintain system-level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and concepts of operations (CONOPS).
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions.
Evaluate prime 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 conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives.
Oversee integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution across ground communications infrastructure.
Hands-on involvement in full lifecycle ground system development from requirements through operations.

Qualifications

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 14 years of experience with a Bachelors or 12 with a Masters
Experience in ground communication systems development, operational experience with ground communication systems, or demonstrated aptitude in managing system engineering responsibilities
Experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of ground communication subsystems, including but not limited to RF communications, signal processing, network protocols, and data management techniques.
Experience with ground terminal architectures across multiple satellite orbits and frequency bands.
Knowledge in ground network operations, SATCOM network management, cybersecurity considerations in ground communications systems.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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: 2618099
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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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Recruiting
DoD
Intelligence Analysis
Requirements Analysis
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Budget
System Integration
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
System Testing
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Effective Communication
Collaboration
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Summary

Lead systems engineering activities for the ground communications segment, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design reviews, and verification/validation.
Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk.
Ensure ground systems meet mission requirements and comply with applicable standards and regulations.
Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA).
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Evaluate prime 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.
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BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 14 years of experience with a Bachelors or 12 with a Masters
Experience in ground communication systems development, operational experience with ground communication systems, or demonstrated aptitude in managing system engineering responsibilities
Experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of ground communication subsystems, including but not limited to RF communications, signal processing, network protocols, and data management techniques.
Experience with ground terminal architectures across multiple satellite orbits and frequency bands.
Knowledge in ground network operations, SATCOM network management, cybersecurity considerations in ground communications systems.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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