What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite & Ground Operations Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID 2612126
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-05-04
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Satellite and Ground Operations Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite and ground operations experience across a variety of satellite programs. The candidate must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team-based environment.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related and nine (5) years or more experience; Masters and seven (3) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (0) years or more experience.
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-05-04
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Satellite and Ground Operations Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support the NRO Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite and ground operations experience across a variety of satellite programs. The candidate must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team-based environment.
Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Provide real-time flight and ground operations support for satellite systems, including monitoring, commanding, and troubleshooting.
- Perform anomaly resolution activities, including problem identification, analysis, and implementation of corrective actions. Document anomalies and solutions in a comprehensive manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement and reliability of satellite and ground systems.
- Conduct system performance assessments and generate reports for both routine operations and anomaly events.
- Assist in the coordination of satellite mission planning and execution.
- Utilize telemetry data to perform trending and analysis to predict and prevent potential issues.
- Adapt to and manage changing customer priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Interface with multiple contractors to coordinate efforts, resolve issues, and ensure the successful execution of operations.
- Although “shift-work” is not required, this position may require occasional non-standard work hours to support anomaly events/mission needs.
- Some travel may be required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related and nine (5) years or more experience; Masters and seven (3) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (0) years or more experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in satellite operations or engineering, including hands-on experience with satellite command and control systems.
- Proficient understanding of satellite ground systems, telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to convey complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
- Experience with mission planning.
- Understanding of orbital mechanics and applications.
- Familiarity with satellite subsystems such as power, thermal, and communications.
- Familiarity with electro-optical imaging sensor systems.
- Knowledge of industry-standard tools and software used in satellite operations and anomaly resolution.
- Experience working in a high-tempo mission operations center or mission control environment.