Satellite System Engineer

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CA CI International Inc. seeks a Payload Operations Systems Engineer to support a high-profile National Security Program.

You will join a mission-focused team performing integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations, coordinating with government and contractor partners, and developing operational analyses and communications for real-time decisions. The role emphasizes proactive issue identification and innovative solutions within a 24x7 operations framework.

Qualifications

• Requires Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years on satellite systems.
• At least 1 year of delivering daily stand-up operational briefings.
• Able to concisely summarize mission operations and events.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Satellite systems experience

Daily stand-up briefings

Excellent communication

Problem solving and leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

EO/IR sensor competency

Mission planning

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SocetGXP

ENVI

MATLAB

Job description

CACI is seeking a Payload Operations Systems Engineer to support a critical National Security Program. The successful candidate will join a high-performing team of government and contractor professionals supporting continuous operations in a fast-paced environment focused on advancing the customer’s space warfighting mission.

As a Payload Operations Systems Engineer, the candidate will provide integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations to assist the government and partner operations team. This role demands close coordination with internal and external stakeholders, along with routine development of mission-focused analysis and operational communication.

Our team is cohesive, collaborative, and mission focused. We are regularly tasked with developing operational solutions for unique and unprecedented mission objectives. Operators will train on, operate, and refine processes for advanced tools while also supporting requirements development for future capabilities.

We are looking for an individual who proactively identifies issues, proposes innovative solutions, and helps implement continuous improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic and evolving operational environment, demonstrates exceptional initiative, exhibits excellent communication skills, maintains composure under pressure, and is motivated to grow into leadership or specialized roles within the program.

This position supports 24x7 operations and requires on-call work.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience OR a master’s degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience working on satellite systems
• At least 1year of proven experience delivering daily stand-up operational briefings
• Ability to concisely and accurately summarize mission operations and significant events
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude to proactively identify issues and lead problem-solving
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly
• EO/IR sensor competency
• Mission planning experience
• SocetGXP or ENVI expertise
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• MATLAB literacy
• Root cause analysis and nonconformance tracking