Job ID: 2402206
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, United States
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2024
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No Remote
Benefits: Click here
Description
SAIC is seeking a Space Communication Engineer to support the NRO Office of the GEOINT Chief Architect (OGCA). This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future GEOINT space architecture. The candidate will support and lead GEOINT space capability studies conducted by joint, multi-agency, multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated space and ground communication development experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of space and terrestrial communication system capabilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and in a team-based environment.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Ø Experience analyzing commercial and military SATCOM systems
Ø Systems engineering and requirements development experience with Satellite communications (SATCOM)
Ø Ability to analyze Wideband and Narrowband SATCOM policy
Ø Solid understanding of RF satellite hardware design
Ø Familiarity with the Department of the Air Force organizations and agencies desired
Ø Experience with satellite testing and on-orbit initialization desired
Ø Experience modeling SATCOM throughput and latency, and resilience analysis desired
Required Education:
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.