Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corp

Chantilly, VA

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SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Integration Testing, Intelligence Community, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Software, Project/Program Coordination, Release Management/Engineering, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Safety Process, Satellite Operations, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, Transformational Satellites (TSAT), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Validation Testing, Work From Home, Writing Skills
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Chantilly, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2612291

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: May 8, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks an Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space.

The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services.

Job Description:

  • Support the government with integration of experimental satellites with ground services

  • Implementation of advanced satellite ground integration concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces to ensure successful integration of space and ground systems.

  • Analysis and refinement of program requirements to ensure closure/integration between experimental satellites and the shared ground system

  • Participation in the program's Agile SAFe development processes and activities

  • Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.

  • Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system requirements, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment.

  • Work with technical team to develop space ground integration verification and validation testing activities

  • Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.

  • Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Must have bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master's degree
  • Satellite and ground systems engineering expertise
  • Demonstrated satellite or ground systems engineer expertise
  • Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Confluence and Jira
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
  • Team player

Desired Qualifications:

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science highly desirable
  • Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
  • R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems
  • System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
  • Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
  • Experience working in an NRO SPO

Overview

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

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 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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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Science Applications International Corp

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
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