SAIC · 18 hours ago
Satellite Ground Systems Engineer
Kirtland, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
14+ years expSAIC is seeking a Satellite Ground Systems Engineer to support our customer at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The role involves overseeing all information technology aspects of ground system engineering, integration, development, and sustainment, while ensuring the successful operation of space systems through innovative solutions and technical support.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) presentations to document requirements, present the technical solution, propose the implementation strategy, and propose the test strategy
Create and maintain system documents such as the Interface Control Document, System Interface Document, network topologies, and data flow diagrams
Integrate and test supporting space ground systems hardware and software from various vendors; work with networking teams to configure and test interfaces; work with systems administration teams to test mission software
Draft and maintain supporting plans and procedures such as the system test plan, system implementation plan and system test procedures
Advise the customer on test strategies for ground system integration and test, work with Satellite Control Network test centers as part of system integration and test
Work with cyberspace engineers to develop, integrate, and maintain a secure network
Collaborate with project engineering lead, systems engineers and other technical staff to identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements of satellite ground systems, which may include hardware and/or software
Ensure compliance with approved system engineering methods and quality standards, reviewing existing processes and developing solutions to increase productivity
Support tasks to design, analyze, install, manage, and configure advanced LAN and network systems, supporting mission essential systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 14+ years of technical experience
Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Minimum 3 years' direct experience in space systems, space command and control, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development contractor), DoD or other agency (NRO, NSA, NASA, etc.) background
Able to build and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Proficient with MS Office Suite, including a strong ability to communicate program status; orally, written and visually
Preferred
Project Management fundamentals with a focus on building schedules
Familiar with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and the DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook
Familiar with IT Cloud Fundamentals
Familiar with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Familiar with supporting components such as firewalls, cryptographic hardware, databases, routing and network-based protocols, and virtualization technologies
CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin F Brown
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
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