SAIC

Systems Engineer Principal

SAIC • $100K — $140K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph
  • STEM Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience; Master's with 7+ years; PhD or JD with 4+ years
  • Proven ability to critically review technical work and make actionable recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to varied audiences

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical insight to next-gen electronics and sensor development
  • Review deliverables from development contractors, including requirements and test plans
  • Participate in design reviews to advocate for customer interests
  • Advise on technical issues during program execution
  • Identify high-risk areas and develop mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate across teams to drive program objectives
  • Conduct trade studies to optimize system performance

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work culture
  • Opportunity to work on national security programs
  • Engagement with world-class engineers and technology
  • Access to cutting-edge research and development projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our elite Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team supporting cutting-edge national security programs. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of advanced remote sensing technologies, sensor systems, and space vehicle architectures that directly impact mission-critical operations. This is an opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while working alongside world-class engineers on multiple high-priority, fast-paced projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a SETA, you will provide expert technical guidance and oversight to ensure program success across the full system lifecycle:
  • Provide technical insight to the next generation electronics and sensor development
  • Review and assess development contractor deliverables including requirements flow-down, verification methodologies, calibration plans, interface control documents, concepts of operations, and test plans
  • Participate in design reviews to uphold the customer's interests
  • Provide expert advice related to technical issues that arise during program execution
  • Identify high-risk areas (technical, cost, and schedule) and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Work seamlessly across SETA teams, development contractors, and customer organizations to drive successful program objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and trace requirements; conduct system-level trade studies to optimize performance


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph
  • STEM 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
  • Proven ability to critically review technical work products and provide actionable recommendations
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences


Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics
  • Advanced electro-optical sensor and payload development
  • Spacecraft bus or payload engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, test, and delivery)
  • Multi-subsystem interface design and integration
  • Analog and/or digital electronics design and analysis
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government acquisition processes and project/program management
  • Concept development, requirements definition, and trade study execution for innovative systems


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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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