Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

SAIC

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$200,001–$240,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Federal Government, Government, Government Acquisitions, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Integration Testing, Military, Product Development, Production Control, Progress Reports, Project/Program Management, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Job ID: T2602033

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking an experienced Satellite Systems engineer who will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of Space Vehicle and Ground Station infrastructure integration to a government customer. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of the production and integration and test phases of a space system acquisition.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Construct and review engineering documents and provide SME support for source selections
  • Oversee contractor production and Integration and Test activities and report progress and outcomes to customer
  • Provide technical advice/input to customer's System Program Director that lays the strategic foundation for critical capabilities and customer's present and future initiatives
  • Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program
  • Lead development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field
  • Must have the ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners


Qualifications
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  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field and 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 10 years of prior relevant experience
  • Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with DoD Special Access Program or IC equivalent activities
  • Experience providing support to a government acquisition program office, in a military, SETA, or civil servant capacity
  • Must have an active TS/SCI and Poly Clearance to be considered
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information


Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

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
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/