SAIC

Lead Systems Engineer

SAIC • $200K — $240K *
Sterling, VA 20164In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of technical experience.
  • Proven experience as Lead Systems Engineer on complex projects.
  • Skilled in gathering and implementing system requirements.
  • Capability to manage multiple large IT projects concurrently.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Analyze mission objectives and create operational plans (CONOPS).
  • Review system designs through all development phases.
  • Collaborate on test plans to ensure systems meet objectives.
  • Provide status reports and risk assessments to stakeholders.
  • Monitor project schedules for timely delivery.
  • Prepare briefings for executive-level presentations.
  • Cultivate relationships through precise communication with stakeholders.
  • Represent customer interests during key testing events.

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment that rewards innovation and initiative.
  • Opportunity to lead significant and impactful projects.
  • Engagement with diverse and high-level stakeholders.
  • Fast-paced work setting that fosters professional growth.
  • Ongoing application acceptance, providing flexibility in job application.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

Are you a highly motivated Systems Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact? SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team where your analytical expertise and solution-oriented mindset will drive key system development projects from inception through delivery. Join SAIC and lead the charge in a pivotal role that rewards initiative and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!
  • 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

Required Qualifications:
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
  • Bachelor's Degree with 10 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

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools
  • 10 or more years of working in the IC
  • Experience working the development of autonomous vehicles

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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.

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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