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# Satellite Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Marketing, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkqobg

## About the Role

+ Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

 + Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices

 + Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience

 + At least 4 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program

 + Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills

 + Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise

 + Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

 + Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision

Desired Qualifications:

 + Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field

 + Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control

 + Experience implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in SysML and familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo

## Description

+ Serve as a member of the Program Office technical staff for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus, payload, and ground subsystems

 + Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications

 + Assist with development and definition of interfaces between multiple system elements

 + Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk

 + Execute and manage multiple systems engineering processes within the government program office

 + Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements and interface requirements, and processes are compliant with specified standards

 + Oversee integration and test activities, including requirements verification and environmental testing

 + Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and operators to develop mission objectives, use cases, employment scenarios, and Concepts of Operations

 + Oversee prime contractors' development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)

 + Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions

 + Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success

 + Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing, implementing, and monitoring mitigation strategies, and evaluating potential impacts on mission objectives


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