SAIC

SATCOM Network Engineer

SAIC • $90K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI and Poly clearance required
  • Experience with RF communications
  • Basic knowledge of network protocols like TCP/IP and Ethernet
  • Understanding of information security principles
  • Ability to conduct security assessments on network devices
  • Knowledge of IP networking and routing concepts
  • Experience in end-to-end systems engineering support

Responsibilities

  • Support mission operations by configuring and securing SATCOM systems
  • Perform vulnerability assessments on ground segment software
  • Maintain accurate configuration records and documentation
  • Ensure end-to-end system readiness for operations
  • Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders
  • Develop technical and program management documentation
  • Troubleshoot networking equipment including routers and firewalls

Benefits

  • Access to advanced RF instrumentation and tools
  • Opportunity to work on mission-driven projects
  • Collaboration with government and commercial sectors
  • Professional development through certifications and training
  • Dynamic work environment focused on innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Networking Engineer with skills in SATCOM or RF. In this role you will support mission-focused operations by applying expertise in RF communications, IP networking, and information security to configure, troubleshoot, and secure satellite and ground-segment systems. The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, maintaining configuration records, developing technical and program management documentation, and ensuring end-to-end system readiness while collaborating closely with government and commercial stakeholders. Candidates benefit from knowledge of RF instrumentation, environmental testing, and industry certifications in networking or security.

Qualifications

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position
  • Experience with RF communication
  • Basic understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, MPLS)
  • Basic understanding of information security principles (e.g. confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management)
  • Ability to perform security assessments (e.g. vulnerability scans, risk analysis) on ground segment software and network devices
  • Knowledge of IP networking, routing, and switching concepts, QoS, and network monitoring
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and satellite modem equipment
  • Experience providing end-to-end systems engineering support for operational equipment
  • Experience developing and implementing program management plans, equipment test plans, operational readiness plans and technical requirements
  • Ability to maintain accurate configuration management records and traceability matrices
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across government and commercial sectors
  • Educational background in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience with a degree. 15+ years of experience without a degree

Desired Qualifications:
  • Professional experience or completion of academic coursework in satellite communications, RF design, or information security
  • Experience with RF instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
  • Hands-on experience with environmental test chambers (e.g. thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)
  • Security+ or another security certification
  • Network+ or another network certification
  • Experience authoring User Requirements Documents (URDs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs) and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTMs)


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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