Satellite Subsystem System Engineer

SAIC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,001 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is seeking a Satellite Subsystem Systems Engineer to support cutting-edge space capabilities for the Department of Defense. This role involves overseeing satellite subsystem design, integration, and test. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and have expertise in spacecraft engineering, along with a Bachelor's degree and significant experience. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $160,001 to $200,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency in at least one satellite subsystem (e.g., structures, electrical power).
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Government Program Office's focal point for satellite subsystem activities.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestones.
• Track and report subsystem development progress in meetings.

Skills

Spacecraft design and engineering

Strong system engineering

Pre-launch integration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 14 years of experience

Master's degree with 12 years of experience

Job description

Description

SAIC’s Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group is growing and looking for innovative, mission-driven professionals to help us advance cutting‑edge space capabilities for our Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Embark on a rewarding career just ten miles from SAIC headquarters, as part of our Chantilly, VA team supporting essential programs in systems development, target & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and beyond. We are seeking a Satellite Subsystem Systems Engineer to serve as a team member on a state‑of‑the‑art space program that continuously operates in all phases of the system lifecycle. In this SETA role, you oversee design, integration, and test of one or more satellite subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government Program Office’s focal point for all satellite subsystem development and operations activities.
• Actively participate in Developer‑led Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestones, offering recommendations to enhance system performance and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Partner with Developer engineers for the assigned satellite subsystem to establish a trusted relationship of sharing data and win‑win ideas that benefit the program.
• Represent the Government to oversee test campaigns, review test results, and accept requirement validation evidence.
• Liaise with SETA Subject Matter Experts (SME) to analyze designs, test results, and operational telemetry.
• Liaise with SETA Mission Engineers to convey how subsystem developments satisfy mission requirements and schedules.
• Proactively report risks and issues that could result in reduced mission performance, requirement verification shortfalls, or schedule slips impacting launch schedules.
• Track and report subsystem development progress in weekly Mission‑level, Enterprise‑level, and System‑level meetings held by the Government Program Office.
• Opportunity to become proficient in all subsystem operational performance to serve as a mission‑critical Government flight system lead advising on satellite safeguarding operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Expertise in spacecraft design and engineering, with proficiency in at least one satellite subsystem (e.g., structures and mechanisms, electrical power, attitude and orbit control, thermal control, command and data handling, propulsion) and a keen interest in rapidly learning others.
• Strong system engineering experience, particularly in spacecraft design, development, and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑launch integration testing and functionality checkout of spacecraft systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 14 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 12 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a satellite developer, supplier, or SETA working on DoD or IC satellite programs.
• 2+ years of experience in multiple satellite subsystems or spacecraft C2 operations.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.