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PDS Tech Commercial

Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$69.46/hr

... communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security applications. Working alongside ... Data Science * Mathematics * Physics * Chemistry * Or a related technical field * 1+ years of ...

Peraton

Optical Communications Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Peraton is seeking an Optical Communications Systems Engineering (SE) Expert to support the design ... applications. * Proficient in free-space optical system modeling and link analysis. * Strong ...

The Aerospace Corporation

You will work directly with NASA civil servants, industry partners, and international stakeholders ... Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline. * 6 or moreyears of ...

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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 out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out 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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Space Communication Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 224 rated it services

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration and Architecture (GSIA) office.  This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future space communication architecture.  The candidate will support and lead space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).  Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience, and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of space communication system capabilities.  The successful candidate will work both independently and in a dynamic team-based environment.
 

Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts to directly support GSIA as the office responsible for GEOINT space capability studies for the NRO.
    Participate in external, program office, and developer-sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards) to ensure GSIA program office equities are protected.
    Assess technical performance and modeling and simulation results.  Identify risks to program plans and schedules, and support development of acquisition plans.
    Assist with the execution of design trade studies.  Evaluate system and architecture designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed architecture and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds.
    Coordinate across Government teams to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and system requirements.
    Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down, and traceability.
    Support acquisition planning activities and document preparation for Government review and approval.
    Expect travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.

SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.

    B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in STEM, Systems Engineering, or Project Management. Bachelors and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 or more years experience; PhD and 9 or more years experience. 

Required Qualifications:

    10 or more years of experience with communication systems and the NRO enterprise.
    Knowledge of National space systems, NRO infrastructure, communication networks, and ground processing networks.
    Understanding of the current and potential capabilities of space communication system providers and their satellite systems, including distributed and proliferated communication systems.
    Strong systems engineering, program management, and or configuration management skills.
    Strong organization skills and the ability to establish trust-relationships to help guide high functioning multi-faceted teams.
    Experience leading high performance technical teams and demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks.
    Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels.
    Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing reports and presentation briefings.
    Ability to apply domain knowledge and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership.
    Skilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic technical guidance.

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