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Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Job ID: 2512276
Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-10
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Potential Remote Work: No
Description SAIC is seeking an experienced
Communications Systems Engineer
with a strong background in RF systems for satellite, ground terminal, and military user equipment applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting detailed link budget analyses, developing complex communication scenarios, and working with both MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems. You will play a crucial role in the full lifecycle of communication system development, from requirements definition and technical analysis through design, modeling, validation, and integration. This includes a special focus on the integration and interoperability of military user terminals to ensure robust and reliable performance for mission‑critical applications.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state‑of‑the‑art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Development & Management – Elicit, analyze, define, and manage technical requirements for satellite communication systems and ground terminals, translating high‑level operational needs into detailed, verifiable system specifications.
Technical Analysis & Trade Studies – Conduct comprehensive technical analyses and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives, assess performance feasibility, and make data‑driven recommendations for optimal system solutions.
RF Systems Design and Analysis – Design and analyze end‑to‑end RF communication systems, including satellite payloads and ground terminals, to meet mission requirements.
Link Budget Analysis – Develop and maintain detailed link budgets for satellite communication links, performing margin assessments and optimizing system performance.
Scenario Modeling – Create and simulate realistic communication scenarios to evaluate system performance under various conditions.
MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM Expertise – Apply in‑depth knowledge of military and commercial SATCOM systems to develop and integrate solutions.
Military User Equipment Integration – Analyze and evaluate the performance of various military user terminals to ensure interoperability.
System Integration and Testing – Support the integration, verification, and validation of communication equipment and software.
Ground Terminal Support – Provide technical expertise on ground terminal architecture and design.
Architecture Development – Participate in the definition of system architectures and interfaces.
Anomalies and Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve system anomalies and technical issues.
Technical Documentation – Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Collaboration – Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications Required
Clearance – Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience – 12+ years of experience in communications systems engineering, with a focus on RF satellite communication systems.
RF Fundamentals – Strong understanding of RF principles, antenna systems, DSP, and modulation/demodulation techniques.
Systems Engineering Principles – Proven experience with the systems engineering lifecycle.
Technical Analysis Skills – Demonstrated ability to perform complex technical analysis, trade studies.
Link Budget Tools – Proficiency with link budget and RF simulation and modeling tools.
SATCOM Knowledge – Experience with both MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems.
Desired
Military User Equipment Experience – Direct experience with military user terminals and ground equipment.
Terminal Certifications – Familiarity with certification processes for military terminals.
Technical Leadership – Experience leading technical efforts or small teams.
Clearance – Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Programming Experience – Knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Test Equipment – Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment.
Secure Communications – Familiarity with secure and classified communication systems.
Model‑Based Systems Engineering – Experience with MBSE tools and methodologies.
Target salary range: $120,001 – $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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RF Communication Systems Engineer
role at
SAIC
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Job ID: 2512276
Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-10
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Potential Remote Work: No
Description SAIC is seeking an experienced
Communications Systems Engineer
with a strong background in RF systems for satellite, ground terminal, and military user equipment applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting detailed link budget analyses, developing complex communication scenarios, and working with both MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems. You will play a crucial role in the full lifecycle of communication system development, from requirements definition and technical analysis through design, modeling, validation, and integration. This includes a special focus on the integration and interoperability of military user terminals to ensure robust and reliable performance for mission‑critical applications.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state‑of‑the‑art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Development & Management – Elicit, analyze, define, and manage technical requirements for satellite communication systems and ground terminals, translating high‑level operational needs into detailed, verifiable system specifications.
Technical Analysis & Trade Studies – Conduct comprehensive technical analyses and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives, assess performance feasibility, and make data‑driven recommendations for optimal system solutions.
RF Systems Design and Analysis – Design and analyze end‑to‑end RF communication systems, including satellite payloads and ground terminals, to meet mission requirements.
Link Budget Analysis – Develop and maintain detailed link budgets for satellite communication links, performing margin assessments and optimizing system performance.
Scenario Modeling – Create and simulate realistic communication scenarios to evaluate system performance under various conditions.
MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM Expertise – Apply in‑depth knowledge of military and commercial SATCOM systems to develop and integrate solutions.
Military User Equipment Integration – Analyze and evaluate the performance of various military user terminals to ensure interoperability.
System Integration and Testing – Support the integration, verification, and validation of communication equipment and software.
Ground Terminal Support – Provide technical expertise on ground terminal architecture and design.
Architecture Development – Participate in the definition of system architectures and interfaces.
Anomalies and Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve system anomalies and technical issues.
Technical Documentation – Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Collaboration – Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications Required
Clearance – Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Education – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience – 12+ years of experience in communications systems engineering, with a focus on RF satellite communication systems.
RF Fundamentals – Strong understanding of RF principles, antenna systems, DSP, and modulation/demodulation techniques.
Systems Engineering Principles – Proven experience with the systems engineering lifecycle.
Technical Analysis Skills – Demonstrated ability to perform complex technical analysis, trade studies.
Link Budget Tools – Proficiency with link budget and RF simulation and modeling tools.
SATCOM Knowledge – Experience with both MILSATCOM and COMSATCOM systems.
Desired
Military User Equipment Experience – Direct experience with military user terminals and ground equipment.
Terminal Certifications – Familiarity with certification processes for military terminals.
Technical Leadership – Experience leading technical efforts or small teams.
Clearance – Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Programming Experience – Knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Test Equipment – Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment.
Secure Communications – Familiarity with secure and classified communication systems.
Model‑Based Systems Engineering – Experience with MBSE tools and methodologies.
Target salary range: $120,001 – $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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