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SAIC Job ID 2502324
Location
CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted
2025-06-20
Category
Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory
Systems Engineer
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day Job
Travel
No
Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI With Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
None
Potential for Remote Work
No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our Government customer in a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and on orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.
Roles and Responsibilities
Evaluate enterprise-level designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations. Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations. Perform independent reviews of contractor designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc). Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback. Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data. Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress. Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches. Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience, -or- Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years experience. TS/SCI w/ Poly. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem solving skills. Strong briefing and writing skills. A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment. Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting. RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity of Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks Mesh architectures, Internet Protocols, CAN bus architectures Government (National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)) and commercial (Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) frequency registration and approval process International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation
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Communications Systems Engineer
role at
SAIC 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Communications Systems Engineer
role at
SAIC Job ID 2502324
Location
CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted
2025-06-20
Category
Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory
Systems Engineer
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day Job
Travel
No
Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI With Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
None
Potential for Remote Work
No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our Government customer in a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and on orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.
Roles and Responsibilities
Evaluate enterprise-level designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations. Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations. Perform independent reviews of contractor designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc). Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback. Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data. Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress. Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches. Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience, -or- Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years experience. TS/SCI w/ Poly. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem solving skills. Strong briefing and writing skills. A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment. Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting. RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity of Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks Mesh architectures, Internet Protocols, CAN bus architectures Government (National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)) and commercial (Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) frequency registration and approval process International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SAIC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Communications System Engineer” roles.
Chantilly, VA $87,550.00-$118,450.00 6 hours ago Washington, DC $65,000.00-$80,000.00 19 hours ago Washington, DC $130,000.00-$140,000.00 5 hours ago Chantilly, VA $80,500.00-$167,325.00 4 hours ago Senior Communications Infrastructure Systems Engineer (024-25)
Arlington, VA $75,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Entry Level Systems Engineer/Controls Specialist
Washington DC-Baltimore Area 12 hours ago Herndon, VA $200,000.00-$250,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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