64 ground systems engineer jobs found

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Ground Systems Engineer to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) program. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. This position resides in Chantilly, Virginia . SAIC is overseeing the Systems Engineering and Integration of the Tranche 3 space vehicle constellations, hundreds of satellites accomplishing multiple mission areas, including missile warning, tracking and defense. We work with the SDA, end users, space vehicle contractors, and ground segment contractors to ensure the architecture, requirements, implementation, integration and testing are executed successfully. Consistent with the SDA's approach, the program will be fast-paced, dynamic, highly exciting and uniquely rewarding for the right candidate. The T3PI Ground Systems Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Act as Program Integrator Liaison to the Ground Segment development contractor...

Description SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS program, a large SETA contract supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and its end to end system acquisition mission. This role sits within the Chief Architect's Office, where you will help guide the evolution of the customer's ground architecture and ensure major system acquisitions deliver against mission needs. As the Ground Systems Engineer you will track deliveries, performance requirements, and integration activities across three major system acquisitions spanning five system program offices, providing the technical and acquisition insight needed to keep complex efforts aligned with enterprise-level architectural direction. Key Responsibilities to include: Define, develop, and implement ground system architectures that enable advanced mission capabilities. Analyze system requirements, shape technical solutions, and deliver clear architectural...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...

Description SAIC seeks an Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration 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. 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 Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Job Description: Support the government with integration of experimental satellites with ground services Implementation of advanced satellite...

Description SAIC is seeking a SIGINT Ground Data Distribution Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS Prime SETA program in Chantilly, VA. LANDMARK AOS supports the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and delivers high-impact engineering expertise across the customer's Ground Enterprise. As the SIGINT Ground Data Distribution Systems Engineer , you will provide critical technical and acquisition expertise across the full life cycle of multi-cloud data-distribution capabilities within the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). You will guide Government leadership through key engineering, architectural, and programmatic decisions that shape enterprise-wide data movement and interoperability. As part of the LANDMARK AOS Prime SETA team, you will work with system engineers, developers, mission partners, FFRDC personnel, and SETA teammates to define, deploy, and integrate modern data-distribution services across hybrid-cloud environments. This includes...

Description SAIC is seeking a SIGINT Ground Mission Management Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS Prime SETA program in Chantilly, VA. LANDMARK AOS supports the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and delivers high-impact engineering expertise across the customer's Ground Enterprise. As the SIGINT Ground Mission Management Systems Engineer , you will provide critical technical and acquisition leadership across the full life cycle of mission management capabilities within the SIGINT Ground Systems Program Office (SGSPO) . You will help guide Government leadership through complex engineering, architectural, and programmatic decisions that directly influence the evolution of the SIGINT Ground Enterprise. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in SIGINT mission management , agile software development , and enterprise-scale integration . In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor in shaping, assessing, and implementing mission management...

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 Join a winning team!! SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more. This position is for a Satellite System Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and practical experience with satellite systems. The Satellite System Engineer oversees developer satellite system design, development and integration providing critical insight to the customer's execution of the Program with responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to the following: Role Responsibilities: Serve as the Program Office technical staff...

Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS program in Chantilly, VA. LANDMARK AOS is SAIC's large Prime SETA program supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). All candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI with Poly to be considered for the position. As the Cloud DevSecOps Systems Engineer , you will assist and advise Government managers responsible for multiple Systems Engineering functions for a variety of Cloud-based developments programs within the portfolio. You will be also responsible for helping to design, implement, and oversee the maintenance of robust systems with a focus on integrating software solutions into complex system architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of systems-related projects, leveraging your software development expertise to deliver high-performing and resilient systems. Responsibilities to include Design, develop, and...

Description SAIC is looking for a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler . Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling assets, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. This position is a direct interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution. Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations Monitor signal processor product generation ensuring flow of time critical data Monitor and update all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software as required Configure and maintain firewalls, switches and...

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 Agile Systems Engineer to fill a critical position on the LANDMARK AOS program in Chantilly, VA. LANDMARK AOS is SAIC's large Prime Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract, supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. In this role, you will provide enterprise-level systems engineering expertise across cloud-based software development activities, ensuring architectures, requirements, schedules, and technical decisions align with mission needs. You will help shape system capabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and guide engineering rigor across a diverse portfolio of Significant Ground Capabilities (SGCs). Note: Only candidates with a current Top Secret/SCI with Poly will be considered. Key Responsibilities to include: Develop and deliver authoritative systems engineering products, including integration plans,...

Description SAIC has a funded need for a Radar RF Signals Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Space Systems) to support an expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. This position offers a flexible work schedule , with core collaboration hours from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , allowing you to balance mission demands with personal flexibility while still engaging deeply with a world-class engineering team. Clearance Requirements: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly. (Note: The current Security Clearance must be held by an IC Customer.) Role Overview As a senior technical contributor, you will analyze and design high--fidelity ground-based radar RF signal models of great importance to the NRO. Your modeling and simulation products will inform spacecraft and sensor design, mission planning, and system-of-systems behavior. Some work will also require modeling and...

Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a Networking Engineer with skills in SATCOM or RF. In this role you will support mission-focused operations by applying expertise in RF communications, IP networking, and information security to configure, troubleshoot, and secure satellite and ground-segment systems. The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, maintaining configuration records, developing technical and program management documentation, and ensuring end-to-end system readiness while collaborating closely with government and commercial stakeholders. Candidates benefit from knowledge of RF instrumentation, environmental testing, and industry certifications in networking or security. Qualifications Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position Experience with RF communication Basic understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, MPLS) Basic understanding of information security...

Description SAIC is seeking GEOINT Software Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As the GEOINT Software Systems Engineer, you will guide the development, integration, and delivery of modern GEOINT mission capabilities. You will partner closely with development contractors, mission partners, and senior Government stakeholders to shape architectural direction, ensure engineering rigor, and drive the evolution of scalable, resilient ground-system software. This position supports a broad portfolio of high-visibility initiatives, including evaluation of emerging technologies, definition and baselining of new GEOINT capabilities, transition planning from legacy systems to cloud-native implementations, and full-spectrum systems engineering (architecture,...

Description SAIC is seeking SIGINT Ground Mission Cloud Integration Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As a SIGINT Ground Mission Cloud Integration Engineer, you will shape how SIGINT data is hosted, processed, and delivered across the modern Ground Enterprise. You'll evaluate and evolve mission-driven architectures spanning hybrid-cloud environments, Kubernetes-based services, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and data-centric engineering approaches. Your work will guide Government leadership through key technical and acquisition decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise priorities. You will drive cloud modernization efforts, provide unbiased technical assessments, support integration of mission-critical hosting and...

Description SAIC is seeking a Space Protection Operations Engineer to join the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions. The Space Protection Operations Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative coordinating with the development contractor and stakeholders (including end user operators) for deployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. The Space Protection Operations Engineer collaborates within a team of mission-related SMEs to support system testing, propel transition to operations planning, facilitate user/operator training, participate in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) planning and Deficiency Report (DR) management, and the...

Description Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals who assist the Space Development Agency in developing and deploying the next generation of satellites and ground systems for missile warning (MW), missile tracking (MT) and missile defense (MD). SAIC is seeking an experienced Mission Engineer to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) program. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Desired physical location is in the Chantilly, VA area. Our T3PI team has a need for a tracking Mission Engineer with experience analyzing space and ground system architectures through mission thread development and simulation. We are looking for innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals to mature models and build scenarios (GRMs and DRMs) that effectively capture system of systems effects in complex operational environments. Responsibilities include but are not...

Description Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals who assist the Space Development Agency in developing and deploying the next generation of satellites and ground systems for missile warning (MW), missile tracking (MT) and missile defense (MD). SAIC is seeking an experienced Mission Engineer to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) program. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Desired location is in Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA, or the Colorado Springs, CO area(s). Our T3PI team has a need for a tracking Mission Engineer with experience analyzing space and ground system architectures through mission thread development and simulation. We are looking for innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals to mature models and build scenarios (GRMs and DRMs) that effectively capture system of systems effects in complex operational environments....

Description SAIC is seeking an Acquisition System Engineer to fill a critical position on SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS located in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS supports the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), which is responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As the Acquisition System Engineer, you will provide Acquisition and Program Management Support to multiple rapid research and development efforts aimed at designing and delivering critical cutting-edge components of the future architecture. Job Responsibilities to include: Work with government technical and contracts staff developing acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation enabling program development and implementation. Support new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Orders (TOs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), as well as potential alternate...