SAIC

Mission Systems Engineer

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience or Master's with 3+ years; PhD considered with no experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Familiarity with Thresher, FADE, Turbo, and other analytic modernization tools.
  • Strong knowledge of software architectures and spacecraft ground systems.
  • Experience in managing technical performance and risk in complex projects.
  • Background in secure cloud architectures and Agile development practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical and programmatic discussions to enhance mission capabilities.
  • Plan and drive GEOINT and multi-INT integration efforts, including workflow automation.
  • Evaluate and incorporate analytic modernization tools into operations.
  • Conduct assessments to inform enterprise-level decisions on systems and interfaces.
  • Define KPIs and performance metrics using systems analysis.
  • Create briefings and technical documents for management engagements.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to operationalize advanced capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Employee recognition programs.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking Mission Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. In this role, you will help plan, test, and integrate GEOINT and multi-INT mission products and software services supporting Combatant Commands and DoD partners. You will advise government managers responsible for enterprise-wide capabilities, define key technology demonstrations, and integrate advanced capabilities into regional exercises-directly shaping how the mission delivers timely, actionable intelligence. Key Responsibilities to include: • Support technical and programmatic interchanges, identify issues early, and provide engineering guidance that enhances overhead and tactical mission capabilities and accelerates kill-chain closure. • Plan and execute GEOINT and multi-INT integration efforts, including automation of GEOINT computer vision and MTI workflows. • Evaluate and integrate analytic modernization tools such as Thresher, FADE, Turbo, and other multi-INT exploitation environments. • Conduct system trade assessments, interface evaluations, and lifecycle performance analyses to inform enterprise-level decisions. • Apply systems analysis and operational mission modeling to define KPIs, measures of effectiveness, and architectural runway trade-offs. • Develop high-quality briefings, technical documentation, and modernization roadmaps for Program and Project Manager engagements. • Engage with users, stakeholders, and mission partners, collaborating with Landmark AOS engineers and domain experts to demonstrate and operationalize advanced processing and exploitation capabilities. Qualifications Required Education & 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 with Polygraph. • Familiarity with analytic modernization tools (Thresher, FADE, Turbo) and multi-INT exploitation environments. • Strong understanding of software architectures, spacecraft ground systems, and intelligence mission management workflows. • Experience managing technical performance, schedules, interfaces, and risk. • Background in secure cloud architectures (e.g., C2S, IC GovCloud) and Agile development. • Proven success in fast-paced, collaborative environments, with strong communication skills across government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor teams. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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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