SAIC

Systems Engineer

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Sterling, VA 20164In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph are mandatory for consideration.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 14+ years of relevant technical experience.
  • Proven track record as a Systems Engineer on complex hardware and software projects.
  • Experience in gathering and implementing system requirements effectively.
  • Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously.
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system requirements with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
  • Translate mission objectives into clear operational plans (CONOPS).
  • Review developers' system designs throughout all design phases.
  • Collaborate on test plans and ensure systems meet customer goals.
  • Provide status reports, risk assessments, and identify opportunities for stakeholders.
  • Monitor project schedules to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
  • Assist in developing executive-level project review briefings.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with significant customer visibility.
  • Authority to represent the customer during critical testing events.
  • Exposure to executive-level decision-making processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
  • Analyze mission-level objectives and translate into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS)
  • Strategically review developer's systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
  • Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives
  • Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders
  • Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery
  • Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations
  • Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders
  • Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events


Qualifications

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 14 or more years of relevant technical experience
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software
  • Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements
  • Ability to multi-task on large complex efforts
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong oral and written communication skills


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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