Full-time

Satellite Payload Engineer

Posted by SAIC • CHANTILLY, VA, United States

📍 CHANTILLY, VA 🕒 March 03, 2026

About the Role

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a Satellite Payload Engineer in **Chantilly, VA** , to contribute to activities supporting next-generation satellite systems. In this role, you will primarily focus on requirements verification, performance assessment, and anomaly resolution for the program. An in-depth understanding of satellite payloads and associated mission data processing is essential, along with a comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end image chain process. Additional responsibilities include conducting trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities.

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ Evaluate satellite payload requirements compliance by working with the Prime contractor to analyze evidence and drive closure of open issues.
+ Review test plans and results to evaluate payload performance at both unit and system levels.
+ Assist with understanding and resolving anomalies, performing root cause analysis, and identifying c...

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