Senior Ground Command & Control Systems Engineer (Space)

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support ground segment development for a satellite program. You will guide mission management, command and control, and mission integration across ground systems to ensure successful deployment, verification, and operation.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in mission management, system engineering, and interfacing with government and industry partners in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; fourteen or more years experience or Master's with twelve or more years preferred.
• Experience with satellite ground systems related to mission management and command and control.
• Active TS/SCI with current Poly required; SAP experience preferred.

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 and interface maturation for mission closure.
• Identify and mitigate emerging technical and programmatic risks related to ground systems.
• Perform trade studies to define future satellite capability requirements.
• Prepare acquisition documentation (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs) for ground systems.
• Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to assess ground system readiness.
• Develop documents and briefings for status updates to Government and industry.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC seeks a Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support ground segment development for a satellite program. You will guide mission management, command and control, and mission integration across ground systems to ensure successful deployment, verification, and operation.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in mission management, system engineering, and interfacing with government and industry partners in a dynamic defense environment.