Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years of experience; PhD with no experience accepted.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture.
Knowledge of IC/DoD system acquisition processes and project management.
Experience in developing processing capabilities for GEOINT systems.
Domain knowledge in ground software or mission operations.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with contractors and government personnel on GEOINT systems engineering.
Oversee software development and integration to meet government objectives.
Perform engineering analysis for mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Maintain awareness of GEOINT mission projects, including schedules and risks.
Advise management on architectural decisions and project risk assessments.
Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture and programmatic needs.
Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical documentation.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge GEOINT technologies.
Engagement with senior government and program staff.
Support for professional development and career growth.
Involvement in high-impact national security projects.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking GEOINT Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Aretuza in Chantilly, VA. Aretuza is a SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).
As the GEOINT Systems Engineer you will interact daily with senior government and Program staff to analyze new concepts and technologies; support the definition and baselining of new capabilities and/or enhancements; advise on all aspects of System Engineering analysis (architecture, requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), interfaces, schedule, and dependency identification); test support, and provide Readiness Event support.
Responsibilities to include
Collaborate daily with development contractors, government program personnel, and customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions for GEOINT collection, mission management, and mission processing.
Provide oversight and monitor software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with government requirements and objectives.
Perform engineering and analysis to support the successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs.
Advise senior and mid-level managers on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and project risk assessments.
Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture (e.g., technical trade studies, future architecture definition, software service recommendations) and programmatic needs (e.g., budgeting, cost estimation, acquisition schedules).
Assess performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts on existing ground architecture implementations.
Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
Coordinate program activities to align with strategic priorities and performance standards.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture, mission control, and mission processing functions.
Knowledge/ Experience in IC/DoD system acquisition, including roles, processes, and project/program management.
Experience in developing or supporting the development of processing capabilities for GEOINT systems.
Domain knowledge in ground software, space development programs, or mission operations.
Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance.
Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills, able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences.
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
