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Job ID: 2505683
Location:
EL SEGUNDO, CA, US
Date Posted:
2025-12-12
Category:
Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory:
Systems Engineer
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Overview Join a winning team! SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and more.
This position is for a Satellite Systems Software Engineer for a large, multi‑year contract supporting a cutting‑edge and innovative space program. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer must possess and have successfully demonstrated satellite engineering experience, with excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. The role requires working onsite at the satellite developer’s factory in Seal Beach, California, with routine 1–2 day travel to integration sites in California and New Mexico.
Responsibilities
Directly contribute to the Government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
Analyze designs and software engineering practices integrated into embedded devices and systems that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards.
Assist with reviews, analyze, and translate customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
Analyze, monitor, and improve the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
Witness developer‑executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
Recommend implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
Advise on software and hardware integration domains.
Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
Proactively work with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.
Work without any direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience.
Government or Commercial experience.
4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real‑time or non‑real‑time system.
Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration, and test.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and the utility of different orbits.
Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.
Desired Qualifications
STEM or intelligence-related degree.
Ability to thrive in a face‑paced and dynamic environment.
Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.
Salary Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
About SAIC 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 has approximately 15,000 employees who are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. SAIC is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit
saic.com .
For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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Satellite Systems Software Engineer
role at
Jobs via Dice
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job ID: 2505683
Location:
EL SEGUNDO, CA, US
Date Posted:
2025-12-12
Category:
Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory:
Systems Engineer
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work:
No
Overview Join a winning team! SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and more.
This position is for a Satellite Systems Software Engineer for a large, multi‑year contract supporting a cutting‑edge and innovative space program. The Satellite Systems Software Engineer must possess and have successfully demonstrated satellite engineering experience, with excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. The role requires working onsite at the satellite developer’s factory in Seal Beach, California, with routine 1–2 day travel to integration sites in California and New Mexico.
Responsibilities
Directly contribute to the Government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
Analyze designs and software engineering practices integrated into embedded devices and systems that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards.
Assist with reviews, analyze, and translate customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
Analyze, monitor, and improve the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
Witness developer‑executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
Recommend implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
Advise on software and hardware integration domains.
Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
Proactively work with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.
Work without any direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience.
Government or Commercial experience.
4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real‑time or non‑real‑time system.
Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration, and test.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and the utility of different orbits.
Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.
Desired Qualifications
STEM or intelligence-related degree.
Ability to thrive in a face‑paced and dynamic environment.
Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.
Salary Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
About SAIC 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 has approximately 15,000 employees who are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. SAIC is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit
saic.com .
For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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