Satellite Ground Systems Engineer – Command & Control

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Ground Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead the development, integration, and operation of satellite ground systems supporting national defense programs. This role emphasizes mission management, command and control, and rigorous systems engineering across acquisition, development, and deployment phases.

The ideal candidate will navigate a fast-paced environment, interact with DoD personnel and industry partners, and contribute to readiness reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 14+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience with satellite ground systems focusing on mission management and C2.
• Proven ability to lead in a government/contractor team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground requirements and evaluate vendor solutions in the acquisition phase.
• Support verification, validation, and deployment to operations of ground solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on ICDs, interface maturation, and mission closure.

Skills

Ground systems

Mission management

Command & control

Systems engineering

Acquisition knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication to executives

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Ground Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead the development, integration, and operation of satellite ground systems supporting national defense programs. This role emphasizes mission management, command and control, and rigorous systems engineering across acquisition, development, and deployment phases.

The ideal candidate will navigate a fast-paced environment, interact with DoD personnel and industry partners, and contribute to readiness reviews and