Satellite Communications Systems Engineer

Job ID: T2602036

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
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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

Qualifications
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• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .