SAIC

Mission Integration Engineer

SAIC$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of experience; Master's degree plus 12 years; or PhD/JD plus 9 years; relevant experience can substitute for education.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Expert level in developing solutions to meet broad mission requirements aligned with user CONOPS.
  • Experience in systems engineering, architecture design, and integration of system requirements.
  • Ability to manage development priorities, schedules, and risks effectively.
  • Familiar with current IC/DoD ISR architectures and their applications.
  • Strong organizational and independent execution skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect advanced cross-program solutions to automate object custody.
  • Develop requirements and assess design approaches to meet National Security priorities.
  • Provide specialized expertise in systems engineering supporting multi-INT software capabilities.
  • Advise Government managers on the entire life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.
  • Utilize military operations experience to enhance mission solutions for intelligence needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
  • Collaborative work environment with senior government stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence significant mission outcomes.
  • Engagement in strategic national security projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer to provide SETA support on a high-visibility program supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Aurora, CO.

This role sits at the center of enterprise-level acquisition, integration, and modernization efforts that shape how multi-INT collection is orchestrated to achieve National Security objectives. You will partner directly with government leaders and development contractors to design, evaluate, and deliver next-generation tools that automate and optimize collection management across the full system life cycle. All candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

This position combines hands-on engineering with high-visibility mission influence. You will:
  • Architect advanced cross-program solutions that automate object custody; performing solution engineering, integrated architecture development, and operational integration of multi-INT tools and data that directly shape mission outcomes across the full breadth of the National Security enterprise.
  • Shape future system planning to meet urgent National Security priorities by developing requirements, assessing design approaches, and providing oversight of development contractors to ensure alignment with mission needs.
  • Provide specialized systems engineering and operations expertise supporting definition, development and integration of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) software capabilities.
  • Assist and advise Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.
  • Apply experience with Joint/Combined military operations, systems engineering methods and creative thought-leadership to mature and develop mission solutions to pressing intelligence needs.
This role stands out because it places you at the intersection of mission impact, cutting-edge technology, and strategic influence. You'll operate in a cloud-forward, automation-driven environment, work directly with senior government stakeholders, and provide trusted SETA insight without vendor bias-giving you a unique vantage point to shape the future of multi-INT collection orchestration.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
  • Expertise developing solutions (sets of technical requirements) to satisfy broad mission requirements in alignment with user CONOPS.
  • Broad systems engineering exposure (e.g. system architecture and design, integration of system requirements, CONOPS development, systems verification to develop solutions.)
  • Experience balancing development priorities, schedule, and risk to deliver mission capabilities.
  • Understanding of current IC/DoD ISR architectures (GEOINT, SIGINT, OPIR, and/or MTI) and their planned employment across the TCPED cycle to achieve mission effects.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced team.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently execute work.
  • Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high tempo environment.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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