Satellite Payload Operations Engineer — TS/SCI

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Payload Operations Systems Engineer in Danbury, CT to support a critical national security program. You will join a high-performing team responsible for 24x7 satellite operations and on-call tasks, delivering mission-focused analysis and real-time updates to stakeholders.

The role requires coordinating with government and contractor teams, developing tools for operation and simulation, and growing into leadership or specialist positions within the program.

Qualifications

• Must have Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience working on satellite systems.
• Ability to concisely and accurately summarize mission operations and significant events.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and disseminate Operations Reports.
• Report on significant events to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track mission activities using advanced monitoring tools.
• Summarize updates to government customers in real time.
• Provide support to real-world application exercises.
• Develop and utilize simulation and image analysis tools for satellite operations.
• Provide assistance during satellite launch and early orbit operations.
• Address challenges or risks impacting mission success.
• Provide inputs for monthly reports.
• Support onboarding of new tools.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Clear concise communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Operational briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

SocetGXP

ENVI

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks a Payload Operations Systems Engineer in Danbury, CT to support a critical national security program. You will join a high-performing team responsible for 24x7 satellite operations and on-call tasks, delivering mission-focused analysis and real-time updates to stakeholders.

The role requires coordinating with government and contractor teams, developing tools for operation and simulation, and growing into leadership or specialist positions within the program.