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Attitude Control Systems Engineer

SAIC · Chantilly, VA, United States

TS/SCI clearance required · polygraph named

Posted 2026-11-05 · Verified live 2026-11-09

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Attitude Control Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an

Attitude Control Systems Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

This role is located in

Chantilly, VA

and requires an active

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

to be considered.

Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.

Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.

Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.

Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.

Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Qualifications

Required:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

.Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.

Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test

Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.

Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.

Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.

Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.

Desired:

Education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacturing, simulation, and testing.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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