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What is the difference between Full Time Control Systems Engineer vs Control Systems Technician?

AspectFull Time Control Systems EngineerControl Systems Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; certifications like CCST or CSCPTechnical diploma or associate degree; certifications like CCST or similar
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and oversee control systems in industrial or manufacturing settingsInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems and equipment
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, automation, and process industriesPrimarily in maintenance and operational roles within similar industries

Full Time Control Systems Engineers focus on designing and developing control systems, requiring a higher level of engineering education. Control Systems Technicians handle installation and maintenance, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in industrial automation but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Satellite Attitude Control Systems Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

Job ID: 2613289

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-04

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Aerospace Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) 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.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: 

  • 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

  • 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.

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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