SATCOM Systems Engineer

SAIC • San Diego, CA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a SATCOM Systems Engineer to support one of our Navy programs located in San Diego, CA. It is required to be local to the area, while the role will be predominantly off-site or remote, the ability to report on-site will be necessary for tasks requiring SIPR access, classified meetings, or taskers. The SATCOM team within the organization has significant experience, and the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to integrate well within an established, collaborative team. This is not a role suited for someone working independently with minimal interaction.
This role will require up to 5%25 of travel.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications solutions (COMSATCOM) and CBSP inclusive of the wider Satellite Terminal transportable Non-Geostationary (STtNG) efforts.
Recommend strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer needs; develop accurate and justifiable cost estimates for recommended solutions.
Analyze changes in system threat capabilities and their impact on terminal and satellite performance.
Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership.
Review vendor reports for accuracy and completeness.
Analyze current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements.
Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools.
Support reviews of Engineering Change Proposals and provide feedback to program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research and five (5) years or more of related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
• SATCOM expertise, particularly in COMSATCOM, is the top priority, taking precedence over general C4I systems engineering experience and related processes.
• While it is understood that COMSATCOM experience may be challenging to identify, this expertise will be invaluable for near-term support of CSSC—primarily on the shore side—followed by CBSP and StTNG.
• Hands-on experience with SATCOM systems and capabilities is advantageous; however, a broader understanding of SATCOM systems engineering is considered most critical.
• Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the broader architectures of COMSATCOM/MILSATCOM frameworks—especially those involving pLEO, shore-based systems, and terrestrial connectivity—will be particularly beneficial.
• Flexibility exists regarding the required years of SATCOM experience. While the target remains 8-10+ years to align with a "mid-level" designation, candidates with 10+ years of experience should not be excluded. It is understood that more senior candidates may come at a higher cost, which is acceptable.
• The client emphasizes the importance of identifying the right individual who fits both the role and the team dynamic. The SATCOM team within the organization has significant experience, and the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to integrate well within an established, collaborative team. This is not a role suited for someone working independently with minimal interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong Program/Project Management Skills to oversee short-and long-term projects, actions and recurring deliveries.
• Ability to self-start, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Possession of excellent team-oriented and team-building skills.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications solutions (COMSATCOM) and CBSP inclusive of the wider Satellite Terminal transportable Non-Geostationary (STtNG) efforts.
• Recommend strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer needs; develop accurate and justifiable cost estimates for recommended solutions.
• Analyze changes in system threat capabilities and their impact on terminal and satellite performance.
• Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Review vendor reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements.
• Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools.
• Support reviews of Engineering Change Proposals and provide feedback to program leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level