Mission Operations Engineer - Satellite Readiness

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to provide SETA support for a next-generation space program in Chantilly, VA. You will help monitor satellite operations, assist in planning, and coordinate across government and contractor teams to maintain mission readiness.

Candidates should have a technical degree with 3+ years of satellite or mission operations experience and be willing to travel domestically. Clearances: TS/SCI with Polygraph is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of satellite systems operations and mission support activities.
• Experience monitoring system performance and operational readiness.
• Ability to coordinate across government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor satellite system performance and support day-to-day mission operations.
• Provide SETA support to government stakeholders in planning and executing satellite operations.
• Identify, track, and resolve system issues and anomalies with teams.
• Develop operational assessments, status summaries, and leadership briefings.
• Coordinate across organizations to support mission execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Travel domestically as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Master's degree in a related technical field

High school diploma/GED with extensive satellite/mission operations experience

Job description

SAIC seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to provide SETA support for a next-generation space program in Chantilly, VA. You will help monitor satellite operations, assist in planning, and coordinate across government and contractor teams to maintain mission readiness.

Candidates should have a technical degree with 3+ years of satellite or mission operations experience and be willing to travel domestically. Clearances: TS/SCI with Polygraph is preferred.