Satellite Command & Control Operations Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Command & Control (C2) Operations Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a state-of-the-art space program. In this role, you will advise the Government to make critical decisions based on telemetry data and command-and-control subsystem observables. You will undergo in-depth training on all satellite subsystems—starting with historical data review, root cause analysis processes, and operations procedures—to prepare you to perform critical, high-impact satellite mission events. Once trained, you will be a trusted advisor to Government Mission and Vehicle Directors, supporting efforts to modernize capabilities, streamline operations, and advance the next generation of space technologies.

Requirements

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a state-of-the-art space program.
• Advise the Government to make critical decisions based on telemetry data and command-and-control subsystem observables.
• Undergo in-depth training on all satellite subsystems—starting with historical data review, root cause analysis processes, and operations procedures—to prepare you to perform critical, high-impact satellite mission events.
• Trusted advisor to Government Mission and Vehicle Directors, supporting efforts to modernize capabilities, streamline operations, and advance the next generation of space technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multidisciplinary satellite subsystem teams to monitor subsystem development, testing, and integration conducted by developers.
• Participate in Developer-led Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestone reviews, offering innovative recommendations to enhance system performance and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the Government witness during critical integration and testing events.
• Provide on-console spacecraft health and safety monitoring during key operational events, supporting the success of mission-critical activities.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to respond to anomalous spacecraft behavior, ensuring it is in a maintainable safe state. You will assist in diagnosing root causes, assessing spacecraft functionality, and supporting recovery efforts—or decommissioning if necessary.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to safeguard mission objectives and ensure program success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees