Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator with GEOINT experience to support a USG Program Office leading R&D of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational AI and machine-learning algorithms. The role supports the development, transition, and integration of new technologies into current or future NRO satellite ground systems. The engineer will work with GED systems engineers to identify capability gaps and challenges in meeting requirements, and will join an agile R&D team focused on project definition, development, evaluation, and transition of capabilities into operational systems. The position is onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with approximately 10% travel. An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required. The role includes leading system architecture and engineering efforts across the program, collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors to develop systems for production. It also supports DevSeOps processes, infrastructure strategy, integration of on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, and assessment of technologies and upgrades. The engineer develops customer-governance-compliant technical documentation and coordinates with technical, functional, business, and IT stakeholders to address requirements, system health, risks, and implementation issues. SAIC is a mission integrator serving defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets. The company has approximately 23,000 employees and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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 Ph.D. 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
- A STEM bachelor’s degree is highly desired.
- Prior NRO experience.
- Familiarity with GEOINT.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of current and future operational systems 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, performance improvements, and system consolidation.
- Lead program-wide system architecture and engineering efforts 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 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 throughout the systems engineering process.
- Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
- Work with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.
- Support 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 help align skill development with technology roadmaps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
