Space Communications & Data Transport Engineer

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is looking for a Communications and Data Transport Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support innovative space programs. This role involves developing technical approaches for mission acquisition and delivery of critical capabilities.

Responsibilities include advising on architectural options, guiding satellite programs, and fostering communication with government personnel. Candidates should have extensive experience and familiarity with both government processes and technical solutions in space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and 14+ years, or Masters and 12+ years, or PhD/JD and 9+ years of experience.
• Comfortable across a broad range of technical domains.
• TS/SCI required; Poly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solution data transport approaches and implementation roadmaps.
• Support trade study evaluations and acquisitions.
• Partner with program managers for satellite program strategies.

Skills

Government acquisition processes

End-to-end technical solutions

Modeling and simulation analysis

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree (12 years experience)

PhD or JD (9 years experience)

Tools

Presentation software

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

Saic is looking for a Communications and Data Transport Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support innovative space programs. This role involves developing technical approaches for mission acquisition and delivery of critical capabilities.

Responsibilities include advising on architectural options, guiding satellite programs, and fostering communication with government personnel. Candidates should have extensive experience and familiarity with both government processes and technical solutions in space systems.