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Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

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Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Leidos

10160 Washington DC

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On-site

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Full-time

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5d ago

Leidos is seeking an experienced Satellite Systems engineer who will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of Space Vehicle and Ground Station infrastructure integration to a government customer. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of the production and integration and test phases of a space system acquisition. Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Construct and review engineering documents and provide SME support for source selections
  • Oversee contractor production and Integration and Test activities and report progress and outcomes to customer
  • Provide technical advice/input to customer’s System Program Director that lays the strategic foundation for critical capabilities and customer’s present and future initiatives
  • Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
  • Lead development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field.

Experience:

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field and 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 10 years of prior relevant experience
  • Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Do

D Special Access Program or IC equivalent activities:

  • Experience providing support to a government acquisition program office, in a military, SETA, or civil servant capacity

Security Clearance:

  • Must have an active Top Secret Clearance, with SCI Eligibility, to be considered
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
  • Willingness to submit to and successfully complete a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

  • Must have the ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

December 23, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos

Leidos

Public

Provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services.

10,001+

Employees

Reston

Headquarters

Reviews

3.8

9 reviews

Work Life Balance

4.2

Compensation

3.8

Culture

4.1

Career

3.2

Management

4.0

72%

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Pros

Great management and managers

Good work-life balance

Excellent culture and team environment

Cons

Limited promotion opportunities

Feeling underpaid at mid-levels

Red tape and bureaucracy

Salary Ranges

26 data points

Junior/L3

Junior/L3 · Energy Market Analyst

1 reports

$112,700

total / year

Base

$98,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$112,700

$112,700

Interview Experience

3 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

67%

Experience

Positive 67%

Neutral 0%

Negative 33%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Hiring Manager Interview

5

Team Interview

6

Offer

Common Questions

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Security Clearance

Government Contract Experience