Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer

Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer

Job ID: 2613289

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Aerospace Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program. You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

This role is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.

• Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.

• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.

• Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.

• Review developer's readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience.

• Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test

• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.

• Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development.

• Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.

• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacturing, simulation, and testing.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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.

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