Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered
10+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Broad technical background in complex equipment and technology systems
Operational field experience
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Experience in evaluating technical equipment and providing operational feedback
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in developing and delivering training and presentations
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, vendors, and operational personnel
Strong interpersonal skills for mentoring junior personnel
Responsibilities
Participate in technical discussions to ensure operational requirements are met in tool development
Evaluate specialized equipment and provide recommendations on capabilities and applications
Contribute to discussions on future technology development and program direction
Support ongoing evaluations for specialized audio and operational tools
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies for operational integration
Serve as a primary liaison with vendors for equipment development and testing
Attend vendor meetings to discuss technology developments
Maintain relationships with government technical specialists for information exchange
Identify external technologies for potential integration into operations
Lead specialized operational training courses and multi-week drill programs
Develop and deliver technical briefings to diverse audiences
Train new personnel on specialized equipment and tools
Support customer training initiatives and operational demonstrations
Assist with outreach events showcasing operational capabilities
Draft and coordinate operational communications daily
Provide operational guidance and mentorship to junior officers
Support mission planning and operational readiness initiatives
Prepare and present program updates to customers and stakeholders
Communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences
Represent the organization at meetings and training events
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and operational tools
Engagement with industry and government partners
Professional development through training and mentorship
Involvement in diverse operational activities
Chance to influence future technology development and program direction
Supportive environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange
Travel opportunities for training and vendor engagement
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC has an immediate opening on a program in Chantilly for a Principal Systems Engineer. In this position, you will serve as a key resource in supporting operational tool development, evaluation, training, and customer engagement activities. This position requires a broad technical background, operational field experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, vendors, field personnel, and customer stakeholders. You will play an integral role in identifying operational requirements, supporting tool development initiatives, providing training, and serving as a liaison with industry and government partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support and Tool Development:
Participate in technical discussions with engineers, vendors, and field operations personnel to ensure operational requirements are incorporated into new tool development efforts
Evaluate specialized equipment and technologies and provide recommendations regarding capabilities, suitability, and operational application
Contribute to discussions on future technology development, equipment enhancements, and program direction
Support ongoing evaluation efforts for specialized audio and operational tools
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and identify opportunities to incorporate new capabilities into operational activities.
Vendor and External Partner Engagement:
Serve as a primary liaison with vendors regarding equipment development, testing, and operational applications
Regularly attend vendor meetings to discuss current and future technology developments
Maintain relationships with technical specialists across government agencies to exchange information on emerging tools, best practices, and operational capabilities
Identify and evaluate external technologies for possible integration into mission operations
Training and Instruction:
Serve as a lead instructor for specialized operational training courses, including participation in multi-week drill training programs
Develop and deliver technical briefings and presentations to audiences of varying experience levels
Train new personnel in the operation and application of specialized equipment and tools
Support customer training initiatives, orientation programs, mission history briefings, and operational demonstrations
Assist with outreach events designed to showcase operational capabilities and technologies
Operational Support:
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating operational cables and related communications on a daily basis
Provide operational guidance and mentorship to junior officers and newly assigned personnel
Support program activities requiring operational expertise in drill programs, tools, techniques, and field operations
Contribute to mission planning and operational readiness initiatives as required
Briefings and Stakeholder Engagement:
Prepare and present recurring Points of Interest (POI) briefings and other program updates to customers and stakeholders
Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Represent the organization at meetings, training events, demonstrations, and working groups
Qualifications
Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered
10 or more years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience can be substituted for the degree
Broad technical background with the ability to understand and discuss complex equipment and technology systems
Operational field experience
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent priorities
Experience evaluating technical equipment and providing operational feedback
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing and delivering training and presentations
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, vendors, customers, and operational personnel
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor junior personnel
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel on Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments approximately 10% of the time to attend vendor meetings, training events, equipment evaluations, and other mission-related activities
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.
