Satellite Systems Software Engineer

SAIC - Satellite Systems Software Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, United States

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Satellite Systems Software Engineer

Job ID: 2611928

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Apr 27, 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

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

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Join a winning team!! SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.

This position is for a Satellite Systems Software Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer must possess and have successfully demonstrated satellite engineering experience. Requires excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer will partner with multi-Agency and multi-Contractor team of system engineers and subject matter experts to effectively plan, organize, and execute all activities across the system life cycle.

This position is onsite at the satellite developer's factory in Seal Beach, California and requires routine 1-2 day travel to integration sites in California and New Mexico.

The Satellite Systems Software Engineer provides leadership and technical support that may include, but are not limited to the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Directly contribute to the Government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
• Analyze designs and software engineering practices that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.
• Assists with reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
• Witness developer-executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
• Recommends implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
• Advises on software and hardware integration domains.
• Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
• Proactively works with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.
• Works without any direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience.

• Government or Commercial experience.

• 4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.

• Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration and test.

• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.

• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for customer and provides analysis and recommendations.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.

• Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.

Desired Qualifications:

• STEM or intelligence-related degree.

• Ability to thrive in a face paced and dynamic environment.

• Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.

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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