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Communications Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2502324
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 20, 2025
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our Government customer in a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).  This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and on orbit.  It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate enterprise-level designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
  • Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations.
  • Perform independent reviews of contractor designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc).
  • Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback. 
  • Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data.
  • Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress.
  • Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches.
  • Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience, -or- Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years experience. 
  • TS/SCI w/ Poly. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem solving skills.
  • Strong briefing and writing skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment.
  • Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
  • RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity of:
    • Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
    • Mesh architectures, Internet Protocols, CAN bus architectures
    • Government (National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)) and commercial (Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) frequency registration and approval process
    • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
    • Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation 



Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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