Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM discipline with 9+ years of experience; Master's with 7+ years; or PhD/JD with 4+ years; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, SysML, and model-centric approaches.
Experience in systems engineering for complex national security, intelligence, space, or defense systems.
Familiarity with UAF, DoDAF, or similar architecture frameworks for system architecture and requirements management.
Knowledge of government acquisition processes and Agile development practices.
Strong communication skills for technical recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Apply MBSE and Digital Engineering best practices for mission-critical ground systems.
Develop mission architectures, requirements, and engineering models for technical decisions.
Create and maintain digital models for architecture development and lifecycle management.
Champion model-centric engineering to enhance collaboration and reuse.
Support acquisition artifacts like SOWs, RFPs, and technical requirements.
Collaborate with various organizations to define future mission needs.
Facilitate technical exchanges and architecture reviews for informed decision-making.
Identify and manage technical and programmatic risks across multiple programs.
Benefits
Opportunity to influence national security systems and mission capabilities.
Collaborative work environment with government and industry partners.
Engagement in cutting-edge Digital Engineering transformation efforts.
Support for professional development and continuous learning.
Involvement in high-impact projects related to space and intelligence.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support SAIC's Prime SETA program within the NRO in Chantilly, VA.
In this role, you will help advance Digital Engineering and MBSE adoption across mission-critical national security systems, working alongside government leaders, SETA teammates, FFRDC partners, and development contractors. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, future mission capabilities, and Digital Engineering transformation efforts supporting some of the nation's most important space and intelligence missions.
Key Responsibilities
Apply MBSE, Digital Engineering, and systems engineering best practices to support the development and modernization of mission-critical ground systems.
Develop and refine mission architectures, requirements, CONOPS, and engineering models that support informed technical and acquisition decisions.
Create and maintain digital models supporting architecture development, requirements traceability, technical analysis, and lifecycle management.
Champion model-centric engineering approaches to improve engineering rigor, collaboration, and reuse across the enterprise.
Support the development of acquisition artifacts, including SOWs, RFPs, technical requirements, and proposal evaluations.
Collaborate across government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor organizations to define future mission needs and technical capabilities.
Facilitate technical exchanges, architecture reviews, and stakeholder engagements to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
Identify and manage technical, programmatic, and acquisition dependencies, risks, and integration challenges across multiple programs.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and 9+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 7+ years; or PhD/JD and 4+ years. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, SysML, and model-centric approaches supporting architecture development, requirements management, and technical baseline control.
Experience applying systems engineering principles to the development, integration, and modernization of complex national security, intelligence, space, or defense systems.
Experience applying UAF, DoDAF, or comparable architecture frameworks to support system architecture, interface definition, requirements traceability, and engineering decision-making.
Experience supporting enterprise and system-of-systems engineering activities, including CONOPS development, cross-program integration, and lifecycle engineering.
Knowledge of government acquisition processes, Agile development practices, and software-intensive system delivery within mission-critical environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with government, contractor, FFRDC, and mission partner organizations while providing technical leadership and engineering guidance.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and briefing skills, with experience communicating technical recommendations to senior government stakeholders.
Experience supporting NRO, NGA, IC, DoD, or other classified space and intelligence programs preferred.
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.
