Satellite Systems Engineer
@ SAIC

Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$140,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

Join a winning team at SAIC’s Space and Intelligence Business Group as a Satellite Systems Engineer supporting innovative space programs for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

Role Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Program Office technical lead for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus and payload subsystems.
  • Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk.
  • Develop and manage overall system architecture, including both space and ground segments.
  • Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors ensuring designs meet program requirements.
  • Oversee integration and test activities, including environmental testing for launch and space conditions.
  • Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams to align designs with mission objectives and timelines.
  • Evaluate prime contractors’ performance during milestone reviews and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Identify and manage risks across the systems engineering lifecycle with effective mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience; advanced degree with commensurate experience considered.
  • At least 6 years experience on Government or Commercial satellite programs as a lead system engineer or SME.
  • Demonstrated experience with DOD and Intelligence Community Program Office best practices.
  • Strong interpersonal, briefing, writing, and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related STEM fields.
  • Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems including ADCS, power, propulsion, RF communications, and thermal control.

Key skills/competency

  • Systems Engineering
  • Satellite Design
  • Integration
  • Risk Management
  • Technical Oversight
  • Trade Studies
  • Space Systems
  • Customer Engagement
  • Environmental Testing
  • Contractor Management
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How to Get Hired at SAIC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant systems and satellite experience.
  • Showcase clearance: Emphasize TS/SCI and Polygraph credentials.
  • Research SAIC: Understand its mission and space program.
  • Prepare examples: Use specific project impacts in interviews.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review satellite subsystems design fundamentals.
Practice systems architecture design exercises.
Study risk management and trade off analyses.
Understand environmental and integration testing protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a challenge in project coordination.
Describe leadership in a technical team.
Discuss handling tight deadlines under pressure.
Share an experience influencing decision making.

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