Lead Ground SATCOM Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is hiring a Systems Engineer for our Space and Intelligence Group in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on coordinating and guiding ground communications systems for mission-critical spacecraft operations, with emphasis on requirements, architecture, and verification across the lifecycle.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success, maintain ICDs/CONOPS, and provide technical oversight to vendors.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Deep knowledge of ground communication subsystems including RF, signal processing, network protocols, and data management techniques.
• Experience with ground terminal architectures across multiple satellite orbits and frequency bands.
• Experience with Government or Commercial satellite programs.
• MBSE methodologies and related tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for the ground communications segment including requirements analysis, architecture development, design reviews, and verification/validation.
• Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies.
• Ensure ground systems meet mission requirements and comply with standards and regulations.
• Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors to ensure designs meet customer requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with customer to develop system-level requirements, ICDs, and CONOPS.
• Oversee risk assessments and mitigation strategies across the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Oversee integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical/Systems/Aerospace Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

MBSE tools

RF communications

Job description

SAIC is hiring a Systems Engineer for our Space and Intelligence Group in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on coordinating and guiding ground communications systems for mission-critical spacecraft operations, with emphasis on requirements, architecture, and verification across the lifecycle.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success, maintain ICDs/CONOPS, and provide technical oversight to vendors.