12 flight test 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 SAIC seeks an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Your responsibilities include some or all of the following: Evaluation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities Assist USG Program Office with analysis...

Description SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group is growing and looking for innovative, mission-driven professionals to help us advance cutting-edge space capabilities for our Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Embark on a rewarding career just ten miles from SAIC headquarters, as part of our Chantilly, VA team supporting essential programs in systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and beyond. We are seeking a Satellite Subsystem Systems Engineer to serve as a team member on a state-of-the-art space program that continuously operates in all phases of the system lifecycle. In this SETA role, you oversee design, integration, and test of one or more satellite subsystems. Key Responsibilities In this highly collaborative and technically complex position, you will: • Serve as the Government Program Office's focal point for all satellite subsystem development and...

Description SAIC seeks a senior program protection and policy compliance systems engineer (PP/PCSE) to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support to the USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. SAIC supports development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems across land, sea, air, and space. In this role, the selected candidate will support two critical functions (program protection and policy compliance). The Senior PP/PCSE independently develops processes, procedures, and documentation to support the customer's program protection requirements for its demonstration flight programs. This entails identification of Critical Program Information (CPI) through the review of program documentation and independently develop Program...

Description SAIC is looking for a Software Systems Engineer with Space Domain Operations experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. The Software Systems Engineer supports the design, development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of software systems for advanced space vehicle programs. This position serves as a key technical contributor across the system lifecycle, ensuring software solutions meet mission requirements, interface seamlessly with flight and ground systems, and comply with programmatic, security, safety, and quality standards. The Software Systems Engineer collaborates with software developers, systems engineers, mission operations personnel, cybersecurity specialists, and program leadership to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that support spacecraft operations and mission success. Key Responsibilities • Analyze stakeholder, mission, and system requirements and translate...

Description SAIC is seeking an A ttitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer . In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture. This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered. Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems. Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews. Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required. Identify and assess emerging risks and develops &...

Description SAIC seeks an Applied Technology Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support to the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space. The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational technologies and capabilities in support of the organization's overhead architecture. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Job Description: Independently work across organizational lines to identify critical capability gaps to the organization's future overhead...

Description DESCRIPTION: SAIC has an opportunity in Chantilly, Virginia for a mid-level engineer to join an award-winning SIGINT Flight team providing analysis and recommendations directly contributing to operational and future SIGINT collection systems used for National Security purposes. Members of the team apply aspects of electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, and computer and data science to perform analysis under the guidance of the SIGINT Flight Team Lead and in close collaboration with one another. Members of the team also prepare technical and programmatic briefings and interface with Government Customers on a frequent and ongoing basis. Occasional short-term and extended travel to CONUS and OCONUS government and contractor locations required. Responsibilities: Serve as one of the government's trusted technical advisors for SIGINT mission systems modeling and analysis in areas from spacecraft bus and payload to...

Description SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge-turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains-making a...

Description SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge-turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains-making a...

Description SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge-turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains-making a...

Description SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting-edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge-turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains-making a...