Lead Systems Engineer

SAIC • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team where your analytical expertise and solution-oriented mindset will drive key system development projects from inception through delivery. Join SAIC and lead the charge in a pivotal role that rewards initiative and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree with 10 or more years of technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience serving as the Lead 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 IT efforts.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools.
• 10 or more years of working in the IC.
• Experience working the development of autonomous vehicles.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior