Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

A USG Program Office leading research and development of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms seeks a Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator with GEOINT experience. The role supports the development, transition, and integration of new technologies into current or future NRO satellite ground systems. The successful candidate will work with GED systems engineers to identify capability gaps and challenges in meeting requirements, and join an agile R&D team focused on project definition, development, evaluation, and transition of new capabilities into operational systems.

The position involves systems architecture and engineering, infrastructure strategy, and coordination across government, contractor, technical, and functional stakeholders. The engineer will help ensure new capabilities fit existing architectures, IT environments, and DevSeOps software-delivery processes, while supporting effective governance, risk management, technology assessment, and operational transition. The ideal candidate has experience developing efficient solutions aligned with business goals and technological advancements, including multi-cloud and cross-domain expertise.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and 12 or more years of experience, or a PhD or JD and 9 or more years of experience.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussions, and oral presentations.
• Judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• STEM bachelor’s degree is highly desired.
• Prior NRO experience.
• Familiarity with GEOINT.
• Multi-cloud and cross-domain expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of current and future operational systems requirements, architecture, and concepts of operations (ConOps).
• Ensure capabilities are designed to integrate with existing system architecture, IT landscape, and DevSeOps software delivery processes.
• Develop strategic plans for the organization’s IT systems, assess new technologies, and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Review systems and processes to identify cost savings, performance improvements, and opportunities for system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program in collaboration with government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing systems for production delivery.
• Support consistent, effective, and progressive execution of the DevSeOps process.
• Develop technical documentation aligned with the customer’s governance framework, including SOPs, knowledge articles, governance and control gates, training materials, guides, and reports.
• Organize and support governance boards, committee meetings, working groups, and control gates as needed.
• Coordinate with information system points of contact on plan updates and mitigation strategies to support the health of IT systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify a transition plan and document recurring system and software operations and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate across technical and functional teams to ensure requirements are understood and met, and communicate results verbally and in writing.
• Work with teammates and external stakeholders across all phases of the systems engineering process.
• Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Work with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.
• Support the formation and execution of an infrastructure strategy.
• Support strategies for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Assess and recommend new technologies or infrastructure upgrades based on cost-benefit analyses and business needs.
• Work with business and IT leaders to translate strategic business needs into actionable infrastructure initiatives.
• Guide and mentor the infrastructure team, lead capacity planning, and ensure skill development aligns with technology roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

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