SAIC

Lead Systems Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $145K *
Sterling, VA 20164In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI and Poly clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years of tech experience
  • Experience as Lead Systems Engineer on complex projects
  • Proficient in gathering and implementing system requirements
  • Strong multi-tasking skills for large IT projects
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop system requirements with SMEs and stakeholders
  • Analyze mission objectives and create operational plans
  • Review system designs throughout all phases
  • Collaborate on test plans to meet customer goals
  • Provide status reports and risk assessments
  • Monitor project schedules for timely delivery
  • Assist in preparing executive-level project briefings
  • Cultivate relationships through effective communication
  • Represent customer during critical test events

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects
  • Impactful contributions to mission objectives
  • Engagement with senior-level stakeholders
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
  • Analyze mission-level objectives and translate into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS)
  • Strategically review developer's systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
  • Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives
  • Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders
  • Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery
  • Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations
  • Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders
  • Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events


Qualifications

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
  • Bachelor's Degree with 14 or more years of technical experience
  • Demonstrated experience serving as the Lead Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software
  • Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements
  • Ability to multi-task on large complex IT efforts
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong oral and written communication skills


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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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