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International Executive Service Corps

$165 - $195/hr

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality ... TS/SCI with polygraph * BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering ...

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Communications Systems Engineer

Norman, OK · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is desired. A degree in ... Any exposure to RF communication systems, radar systems, weather radar, or real‑time ...

LanceSoft

Communications Systems Engineer

Lexington, MA

$100 - $120/hr

The group's system engineering activities apply new concepts and technologies to specific communications programs in the national interest. Virtual/Work from Home Onsite Other information relevant to ...

Viasat, Inc.

Communications Systems Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

As a Communications Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next generation satellite systems for GEO and NGSO satellite constellations and ground systems. This position entails ...

Viasat, Inc.

Communications Systems Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$117K - $176K/yr

As a Communications Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next generation satellite systems for GEO and NGSO satellite constellations and ground systems. This position entails ...

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Do workers at SAIC get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does SAIC pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At SAIC, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
73% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from SAIC affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SAIC?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 23% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at SAIC worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do SAIC workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for SAIC workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at SAIC?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do SAIC managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at SAIC spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SAIC?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is a SAIC job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at SAIC good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at SAIC feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SAIC get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SAIC?

Some people feel stressed here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SAIC enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SAIC recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SAIC?

Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SAIC?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 49% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think SAIC’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SAIC is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

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Communications Systems Engineer

International Executive Service Corps

On-site

$165 - $195/hr

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FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support.To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy onour staff.We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)focused onindependent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for a Communications Systems Engineerin Chantilly, VA.

TheCommunications Systems Engineerwill support specialized analysis, engineering, design, and operations for Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers.

Responsibilities
  • Support development of next-generation and far-future national security systems across land, sea, air, and space domains
  • Provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) support to an IC Research & Development (R&D) customer developing advanced hardware, software, and architectural solutions for mission-critical optical and quantum communication systems
  • Perform technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations of optical and quantum communication system development efforts at the component, subsystem, system, and architecture levels
  • Evaluate designs and technologies including optical terminals, free-space optical links, photonic components, entanglement-based communication architectures, and quantum-enhanced optical subsystems
  • Assess emerging technologies and identify gaps related to high-bandwidth space links, advanced modulation formats, pointing/tracking systems, link budgets, networking performance, and secure quantum-enabled transport architectures
  • Support development of technology roadmaps, requirements, specifications, verification approaches, and transition strategies for optical and quantum system modernization
  • Conduct technical outreach with mission users to capture needs and evaluate applicability of emerging optical and quantum capabilities
  • Prepare system engineering documentation, technical analyses, and program-level briefings to communicate findings and strategic recommendations
  • Provide support to programmatic and acquisition activities, including source selections, lifecycle documentation, and system integration planning
Required Skills/Qualifications
  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • 12+ years' relevant experience with at least 4 years in optical or quantum communication systems
  • Experience with USG program management and acquisition lifecycle processes and documentation
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Desired Skills/Qualifications
  • MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • 1+ year of experience supporting USG R&D acquisition processes and documentation
  • Experience with space-based optical terminals, quantum optical payloads, photonic systems, or advanced quantum-enhanced communication architectures

Expected Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.

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