Launch Communication System Engineer

Overview

SAIC is seeking a Launch Communication System Engineer to provide engineering and requirements integration services to the Service Coordination Cell Launch (SCCL) director. Responsibilities include defining mission-unique requirements, tracking requirements implementation, identifying risks, and proposing risk mitigation strategies. Represents SCCL at service delivery and operations boards, technical forums, and readiness review teams.

• Serves as the primary technical advisor to the SCCL director.
• Assists in production, review and delivery of launch requirements and operations support government policies between SCCL and mission partner organizations.
• Performs technical requirements reviews and assessments for the SCCL director; enables tracing, reporting, and implementation status in support of critical launch operations.
• Tracks and reports service communications outages/issues providing situational awareness to SCCL leadership; attends Major Incident, Problem and Change Management Boards to assess and provide operational impacts to launch operations.
• Represents SCCL as primary point of contact for Readiness Review Teams for each launch mission; monitors/tracks launch requirements processing, advises management on implementation schedules or issues; identifies risks and proposes mitigation strategies.
• Monitors service contract performance; assists contracts’ program management offices to close contract service needs.

• BS Degree and at least 9 years of experience or 4+ years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of launch policy and procedures.
• General understanding of space and launch vehicle communications integration; in-depth knowledge of launch site preparations, processes and execution of day-of-launch procedures.
• Skilled at facilitating objective review of issues and leading team through issue resolution process.
• Ability to formulate defensible recommendations for customer on complex programmatic/technical issues in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Must communicate effectively with senior management as well as employees at all levels; strong writing skills required.
• TS/SCI; must be willing to obtain a poly.

• Location: EL SEGUNDO, CA, United States
• Date Posted: Nov 3, 2025
• Category: Engineering and Sciences
• Subcategory: Specialty Engr
• Schedule: Full-time
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: No
• Minimum
  
  Clearance Required:
  
  TS/SCI
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
• Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
• Benefits:

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

Overview: SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit

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