Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States SAIC Full time

Position Overview

SAIC is looking for a Ground Systems Integration Engineer to contribute to a project focused on the acquisition of satellite systems along with their corresponding ground infrastructure. This infrastructure includes command and control (C2) software and hardware, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), and virtualization technologies.

This role is based in a secure environment and requires a valid TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

  • Support significant program acquisitions and serve as the main resource for the development team.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
  • A Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience; a Master's degree with 12 years; or a PhD with 9 years of experience.
  • Proven experience in full life cycle support within an Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition program office.
  • Familiarity with the ground segment of space program offices.
  • Experience in assessing proposals, budgets, and comprehensive schedules.
  • Involvement in hardware and software integration activities.
  • Knowledge of request for change (RFC) processes.
  • Understanding of requirements validation and verification techniques.
  • Experience in designing ground architecture.
  • Competence in risk management planning and mitigation strategies.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

SAIC welcomes applications continuously and does not impose a deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Compliance with customer site vaccination requirements is necessary when working at a customer location.



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