Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator with GEOINT experience to support a USG program office conducting research and development of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. 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 requirements challenges, and will join an agile R&D team focused on defining projects, developing capabilities, evaluating results, and transitioning them into operational systems. The position calls for experience developing efficient solutions aligned with business goals and technological advancements, including multi-cloud and cross-domain expertise.

The role leads and supports systems architecture and engineering across the program, coordinating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, contractors, and technical and functional teams. It includes planning and assessing IT systems and infrastructure, helping integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, supporting DevSeOps delivery processes, and ensuring new capabilities fit existing architectures and operational environments. The position also develops technical documentation and transition plans, supports governance activities, manages project risks and implementation issues, and provides guidance to infrastructure staff.

SAIC is a mission integrator serving defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets. The company reports approximately 23,000 employees and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 14 years of experience, master’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, or Ph.D. or JD and at least 9 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.
• Prior NRO experience.
• Familiarity with GEOINT.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of current and future operational system requirements, architecture, and concepts of operations.
• Ensure capabilities are designed to integrate with existing system architecture, IT environments, and DevSeOps software delivery processes.
• Develop strategic plans for organizational IT systems, assess new technologies, and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Review systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering across the program in collaboration with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing systems for production.
• Help ensure the DevSeOps process is performed consistently, effectively, and progressively.
• Develop technical documentation under 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 throughout the systems engineering process; identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Work with teammates to resolve or mitigate problems that arise during implementation.
• Support the formation and execution of an infrastructure strategy.
• Support strategies for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and 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 align skill development with technology roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

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