Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master's with 7+ years, or PhD/JD with 4+ years; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.
Expertise in Radar/RF phenomenology for collection and mission exploitation.
Knowledge of end-to-end Radar/RF mission systems and workflows.
Experience in developing and verifying system requirements and architecture products.
Familiarity with IC, DoD, and commercial space systems, particularly ground systems and mission operations.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to NRO leadership on Radar/RF processing and operations.
Drive development of next-gen Radar/RF capabilities through architecture analysis and requirements development.
Lead assessments of emerging technologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Oversee contractor efforts to ensure alignment with mission objectives and architecture standards.
Support comprehensive systems engineering activities from concept to operational transition.
Collaborate with Intelligence Community and DoD to shape future Radar/RF mission architectures.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Retirement savings plans with company matching.
Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a RADAR Systems Engineer (GEOINT Ground) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services for a critical position on an SAIC's Prime Program, supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA.
As the RADAR Systems Engineer (GEOINT Ground) you will provide technical support to facilitate the development of GEOINT capabilities cooperatively with development contractors and mission partners to optimize mission success. You will also actively perform engineering and analysis to ensure programs successfully develop and deliver core mission processing services in all phases of the acquisition life cycle.
Job Duties to include:
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to NRO leadership, providing systems engineering expertise across Radar/RF ground processing and mission operations programs.
Drive the development of next-generation Radar/RF mission capabilities through architecture analysis, requirements development, systems integration, and acquisition support.
Lead technical assessments of emerging technologies and mission solutions to improve performance, resiliency, and operational effectiveness.
Provide oversight of contractor development efforts to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with customer objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Support end-to-end systems engineering activities spanning concept development, requirements management, architecture definition, integration, testing, fielding, and operational transition.
Partner with Intelligence Community, DoD, and industry stakeholders to shape future Radar/RF mission architectures and advance strategic modernization initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Poly.
Experience applying Radar/RF phenomenology expertise to collection, processing, and mission exploitation activities.
Knowledge of end-to-end Radar/RF mission systems, including mission planning, tasking, command and control, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination workflows.
Experience developing, refining, and verifying system requirements, architecture products, and operational concepts.
Understanding of IC, DoD, and commercial space systems and architectures, with expertise in ground systems, software-intensive systems, space acquisition programs, or mission operations environments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative business tools.
Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. 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.
