Satellite Communications Systems Engineer
Job in
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20151, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
SAIC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Telecoms Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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.
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* Job Responsibilities:
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* + 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:
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* + 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
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Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation
REQNUMBER: T2602036
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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