Satellite Communications Systems Engineer
Chantilly, VA (On-site)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-03-05
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Engineer to support mission-critical communications for national security and intelligence operations. You will conduct research, develop innovative solutions, and analyze advanced satellite communication systems to enable design, development, and integration for secure, reliable data, voice, or video transmissions.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead research and development of novel satellite communication technologies for national security applications
- Perform system-level analysis, link budget calculations, and simulations to optimize performance under operational constraints
- Integrate satellite communications with ground stations, mobile platforms, and other defense assets
- Analyze and resolve technical issues in deployed systems, including RF interference and encryption challenges
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including government and contractor personnel, to ensure mission success
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system architectures, and compliance records
- Support field testing, validation, and operational deployment of satellite communications hardware and software
- Provide technical briefings and training to stakeholders and end-users
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in satellite communications engineering, preferably supporting defense or intelligence programs
- An active TS/SCI and Poly security clearance is required to be considered for this position
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, satellite communications, or related discipline
- Expertise in RF and microwave system design, signal processing, and satellite network engineering
- Experience in investigating and documenting existing system architectures for defense platforms
- Subject matter expertise in advanced system concepts related to aerospace, spacecraft, or military communications
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation
SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
Salaries
Posted range
$200K/yr – $240K/yr
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