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Remote Traveling Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

NRO Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly Clearance Level Must ... None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Payload Subject Matter ...

Remote, with occasional travel to customer sites or TestPros labs in Sterling, VA This role ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in ...

System Engineer (GovCon) Remote

Mclean, VA · Remote

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THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION; however, team members should be willing and able to travel if the need ... Travel in the US may be required What you will be doing * Provide advanced technical support for ...

This position will be remote/hybrid, and the ideal candidate will need to live near a major airport for traveling purposes** Essential Duties: * Support engineer engagement within assigned territory ...

System Engineer (GovCon) Remote

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

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THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION; however, team members should be willing and able to travel if the need ... Travel in the US may be required What you will be doing * Provide advanced technical support for ...

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This position will report to the VP of Engineering ... This position is 100% remote! It also requires 15% travel to the corporate and customer locations.

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What is the difference between Remote Traveling Engineer vs Field Service Technician?

AspectRemote Traveling EngineerField Service Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like PE or CiscoTechnical certifications, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentRemote, traveling to client sites, offices, or remote locationsOn-site at customer locations, service centers
Employer & IndustryTech, telecommunications, engineering firmsManufacturing, equipment providers, utilities
Work ScopeDesign, troubleshoot, and maintain complex systems remotely and on-siteInstall, repair, and maintain equipment at client sites

The Remote Traveling Engineer and Field Service Technician roles both involve travel and technical skills, but the engineer typically handles more complex system design and troubleshooting remotely and on-site, often requiring engineering credentials. The technician focuses on hands-on repairs and maintenance at customer locations, with less emphasis on design or remote work.

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Infographic showing various Remote Traveling Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

NRO Payload Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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Job description

Job ID: 2612570

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

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 a Payload Subject Matter Expert to support the NRO GEOINT Directorate.  This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in acquiring a new satellite and payloads for the future GEOINT space architecture.  The candidate will support acquisition activities and provide space vehicle and payload design expertise for protection capabilities.  Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite/payload technical expertise and be able to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
•    Assist with the execution of satellite and payload design trade studies.  Evaluate system and payload designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed design and supporting protection capabilities are adequate to meet required performance thresholds.
•    Assess protection capabilities technical performance and modeling and simulation results.
•    Assess Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans.
•    Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down and traceability. Assist with ensuring compliance to interfaces and design standards.
•    Support the development of requirement documents and acquisition plans.
•    Participate as a technical advisor during Government source selections to evaluate development contractor proposals and provide down-selection recommendations to source selection authorities.
•    Following selection of a development contractor, participate in monitoring and evaluating payload design constraints as the payload matures through its phases.  Identify technical design risks and potential impacts to program plans.
•    Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

•    B.S. Engineering with 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 years or more experience; PhD and 9 years or more experience. 
 

Qualifications:
•    Remote sensing satellite acquisition experience, specifically writing and evaluating requirements, and assessing development contractor performance.
•    Expertise with imaging sensor functionality and performance.
•    Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations – able to synthesize large amounts of data/information concisely.
•    Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to be flexible to adjust to dynamic technical guidance.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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