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Geo Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Agentic Data Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$80 - $95/hr

Agentic Data Engineer Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Duration: 2-3+ Months Resource will need to ... Experience with GIS spatial data to create markers on maps ( lat long nearest topology of road, geo ...

Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$71.20K - $96.20K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer to ensure current and next-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellites can conduct round ...

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support an established development team ... Write algorithms with trillions of records using geo-temporal analytics to discover patterns

Mission (Data) Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$131.70K - $158.20K/yr

Mission (Data)Engineer Travel: Approximately 10% international travel required. Number of Openings ... geo-spatial data subscriptions that can be used across a wide spectrum of use cases. Currently ...

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How much do geo engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for geo engineer in Virginia is $100,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,300.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities in Virginia are hiring for Geo Engineer jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Geo Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Geo Engineer job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Internship, 85% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,879 per year, or $48.5 per hour.
Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$71.20K - $96.20K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago


Job description

SAIC is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer to ensure current and next-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellites can conduct round-the-clock operations. In this role you will support system design reviews, on-orbit operations, health and safety and vehicle longevity enhancements. This role will involve interfacing with satellite development engineers and ground station operators to improve future vehicle design and enhance operational capabilities. You will be expected to proactively evaluate system performance, degradation and hardware failures in preparation for contingency operations.

Position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Additional job duties include:

  • Providing real time support for on-orbit systems operations including telemetry monitoring and data analysis to include sub-system performance, anomaly troubleshooting, impact assessments on system performance and development of contingency plans to recover capability.  
  • Supporting system engineer reviews operations procedures and provides technical analysis for process improvements and detailed technical insight on system operation, protective modes, anomaly resolution, and contingency operations. 
  • Ensuring effective operations of the spacecraft and timely resolution of anomalous situations.
  • Performing and monitoring health and safety of on-orbit spacecraft and associated payloads.
  • Supporting maintenance and engineering activities for the spacecraft constellation, including system configurations, operational performance, and anomaly resolution.
  • Providing briefings, and feedback to management on all aspects of the program status.
  • Technical point of contact on all aspects of on-orbit spacecraft operations, maintenance and calibration activities.
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelors and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience ; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.
  • Experience in NRO, IC, or DoD satellite programs and program management processes.
  • Ability to work with large groups to support root cause analysis.
  • Ability to perform trend analysis and summarize findings for the customer.

Desired qualifications:

  • Experience supporting management of USG contract execution.
  • Acquisition or contract experience executing spacecraft enhancements.