Communications Systems Engineer

Job ID 2617209Location Chantilly, VA, USDate Posted 2026-09-24Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Systems EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 25% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Designated Authorizing Official Representative to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.The Communications Systems Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.Job Responsibilities to includeSupport the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions. Coordinate and conduct day-to-day risk management activities. Support security authorization activities for information systems. Help accelerate PCRs, ATOs, and RMF actions. Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as requiredSupport Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectivesParticipate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTRTravel is required and may occur once a month. QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly  Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.Must understand and work within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and testedExperience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standardsAvailable to travel domesticallyTarget salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.