Satellite Subsystem System Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group is seeking a Satellite Subsystem Systems Engineer to join a state-of-the-art space program. This SETA role involves overseeing the design, integration, and testing of one or more satellite subsystems throughout all phases of the system lifecycle. The position is located in Chantilly, VA, supporting essential programs for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers.

Requirements

• Systems development experience
• Targeting & intelligence analysis experience
• Systems engineering & integration experience
• Experience with design, integration, and test of satellite subsystems
• Ability to serve as a focal point for subsystem development and operations
• Experience participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestones
• Ability to partner with engineers and establish trusted relationships
• Experience overseeing test campaigns, reviewing test results, and accepting validation evidence
• Ability to liaise with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Mission Engineers
• Experience analyzing designs, test results, and operational telemetry
• Ability to convey how subsystem developments satisfy mission requirements and schedules
• Experience reporting risks and issues
• Experience tracking and reporting development progress in meetings
• Proficiency in subsystem operational performance
• Ability to advise on satellite safeguarding operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government Program Office’s focal point for all satellite subsystem development and operations activities.
• Actively participate in Developer-led Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and system milestones, offering recommendations to enhance system performance and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Partner with Developer engineers for the assigned satellite subsystem to establish a trusted relationship of sharing data and win-win ideas that benefit the program.
• Represent the Government to oversee test campaigns, review test results, and accept requirement validation evidence.
• Liaise with SETA Subject Matter Experts (SME) to analyze designs, test results, and operational telemetry.
• Liaise with SETA Mission Engineers to convey how subsystem developments satisfy mission requirements and schedules.
• Proactively report risks and issues that could result in reduced mission performance, requirement verification shortfalls, or schedule slips impacting launch schedules.
• Track and report subsystem development progress in weekly Mission-level, Enterprise-level, and System-level meetings held by the Government Program Office.
• Opportunity to become proficient in all subsystem operational performance to serve as a mission critical Government flight system lead advising on satellite safeguarding operations.

What This Job Offers

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