SATCOM Network Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

8h

About The Position

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. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 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 $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

Requirements

• Skills in SATCOM or RF.
• Expertise in RF communications.
• Expertise in IP networking.
• Expertise in information security.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of RF instrumentation.
• Knowledge of environmental testing.
• Industry certifications in networking or security.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in RF communications, IP networking, and information security to configure, troubleshoot, and secure satellite and ground-segment systems.
• Perform vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain configuration records.
• Develop technical and program management documentation.
• Ensure end-to-end system readiness.
• Collaborate closely with government and commercial stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed