SAIC

Satellite Systems Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Experience with Intelligence Community or DoD best practices
  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years or Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 4 years on Government or Commercial satellite programs
  • Strong interpersonal, briefing, and writing skills
  • Effective communication with diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical lead for satellite design, development, and integration
  • Translate mission requirements into technical specifications and conduct trade studies
  • Develop and manage system architecture for space and ground segments
  • Provide oversight to contractors ensuring compliance with program requirements
  • Oversee environmental testing and integration activities
  • Collaborate to generate operational concepts and ensure mission alignment
  • Evaluate contractor performance and compliance at milestone reviews

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and projects
  • Dynamic team-oriented workplace
  • Engagement with high-stakes national defense programs
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Job Description

Description

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 the Program Office technical staff for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus and payload subsystems.
  • Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk.
  • Develop and manage the overall system architecture, including space and ground segments.
  • Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements.
  • Oversee integration and test activities, including environmental testing to ensure the satellite can withstand launch and the space environment.
  • Collaborate with customers to develop and implement systems by generating Concepts of Operations, defining requirements, and providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with mission objectives and timelines.
  • Oversee prime contractors' development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA).
  • 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 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.

Qualifications
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices.
  • Bachelors and 9 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 of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • 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.
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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