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SAIC · 2 months ago

Ground Comms System Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $229K/yr

7+ years exp

SAIC’s Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. The Systems Engineer will oversee the coordination, technical guidance, and operational assurance of ground communications systems for mission-critical spacecraft operations.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities for the ground communications segment, including requirements analysis, architecture development, design reviews, and verification/validation

Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications and perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk

Ensure ground systems meet mission requirements and comply with applicable standards and regulations

Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)

Collaborate with the customer to develop and maintain system-level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and concepts of operations (CONOPS)

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions

Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success

Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives

Oversee integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution across ground communications infrastructure

Hands-on involvement in full lifecycle ground system development from requirements through operations

Qualification

Ground communication systemsSystems engineeringSatellite program experienceModel-Based Systems EngineeringRF communicationsSignal processingNetwork protocolsData management techniquesCustomer engagementEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 9 years of experience with a Bachelors or 7 with a Masters

Experience in ground communication systems development, operational experience with ground communication systems, or demonstrated aptitude in managing system engineering responsibilities

Experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program

Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision

Preferred

Deep knowledge of ground communication subsystems, including but not limited to RF communications, signal processing, network protocols, and data management techniques

Experience with ground terminal architectures across multiple satellite orbits and frequency bands

Knowledge in ground network operations, SATCOM network management, cybersecurity considerations in ground communications systems

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices