5 lead systems engineer jobs found

Description Position Summary: The RF Payload Engineer will support advanced space systems with a focus on RF payload development, integration, and production testing. This role contributes to the development, verification, and sustainment of RF payload hardware for space-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and communications missions. Key Responsibilities • Lead and execute RF payload development including architecture definition, component selection, and subsystem integration. • Develop and implement production-level RF payload testing including functional, performance, and environmental test plans. • Perform RF link analysis, payload signal chain validation, and troubleshooting at system and component levels. • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on payload interfaces and mission requirements. • Support hardware manufacturing readiness, test procedure development, and flight certification processes. • Generate engineering documentation,...

Description Position Summary The Radar System Design Engineer will support advanced space-based ISR and ground radar mission systems by performing radar architecture definition, system-level design, and radar signal processing development. This role aligns with the requirement for Radar system design or radar signal processing expertise in Chantilly-based roles. Key Responsibilities • Lead radar system architecture development, deriving functional and performance requirements from mission needs. • Develop radar waveform designs, radar modes, and associated signal processing algorithms. • Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar system performance under operational conditions. • Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, sensor integration, and validation of radar subsystems. • Develop technical documentation, design artifacts, performance briefs, trade studies, and algorithm specifications. • Collaborate with systems, integration, MBSE, payload, and ISR engineering...

Description SAIC is looking for an Exercise Execution Systems Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Exercise Execution Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and executing operational test campaigns and exercises to assess, validate, and demonstrate on-orbit system capabilities in support of mission objectives. This role serves as a critical bridge between engineering, operations, and mission partners to ensure space and intelligence systems are rigorously evaluated under realistic operational conditions. The successful candidate will lead the development of exercise concepts, test objectives, execution plans, and performance assessments while collaborating across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and international partner organizations. This individual must possess strong systems engineering expertise,...

Description SAIC is looking for a Modeling and Simulations Engineer with NRO experience who's ready to help shape the next generation of national space capabilities. In this role, you won't just support a rapidly growing Intelligence Community customer - you'll be part of a mission driven team pushing the boundaries of Modeling & Simulation and SETA support for critical NRO programs. This role puts you at the heart of efforts to strengthen the NRO's space resiliency posture - ensuring our nation's most critical space assets remain ready, reliable, and effective. Your work will help shape the technical direction of systems that support national security every single day. If you're energized by solving tough technical problems and want your work to have real operational impact, this is where you can make it happen. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: • Lead system level analysis and performance evaluations that directly inform strategic...

Description 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. Job Responsibilities: 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...