Systems Engineer

SAIC•Arlington, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) office. In this role, the Systems Engineer will provide critical support for acquisition, development, and programmatic activities within an enterprise-wide program that directly supports warfighter operations. Key responsibilities include providing technical assistance, analyzing reported issues, reviewing technical reports, and delivering engineering recommendations to address deficiencies. The Systems Engineer will also manage platform requirements across the full lifecycle, from requirements development through design, testing, operations, and sustainment. This position is contingent upon contract award, with work performed onsite at the customer's location in [location]. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI. The Systems Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate technical efforts, ensuring system designs meet operational needs while achieving lifecycle optimization. Responsibilities include confirming compatibility of functional and physical system interfaces, leading problem-solving initiatives for complex challenges, and developing solutions within cost, schedule, and technical constraints. Additional duties involve preparing and reviewing technical documentation (SERDs, SECLs, and change management materials), supporting programmatic activities such as risk management, configuration management, and trade studies, and engaging with stakeholders from program offices, operational environments, industry partners, and leadership. By adhering to tailored systems engineering processes, the Systems Engineer will contribute to delivering enterprise solutions that align with mission-critical Air Force requirements and operational goals. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering , with preferred disciplines including Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering. The position requires a minimum of 9+ years of acquisition experience in the field of systems engineering, specifically in requirements management and verification. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with Systems Engineering Processes and the applicable Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) policy and process . Additionally, applicants must have strong communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at various technical levels and differing perspectives. US Citizenship, and an active Secret clearance is required, with eligibility for TS/SCI . SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

U.S. citizenship
Active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
9+ years of acquisition experience in the field of systems engineering, specifically in requirements management and verification
Familiarity with Systems Engineering Processes and the applicable Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) policy and process
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at various technical levels and differing perspectives

Nice To Haves

Disciplines including Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance
Analyze reported issues
Review technical reports
Deliver engineering recommendations to address deficiencies
Manage platform requirements across the full lifecycle, from requirements development through design, testing, operations, and sustainment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate technical efforts, ensuring system designs meet operational needs while achieving lifecycle optimization
Confirm compatibility of functional and physical system interfaces
Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex challenges
Develop solutions within cost, schedule, and technical constraints
Prepare and review technical documentation (SERDs, SECLs, and change management materials)
Support programmatic activities such as risk management, configuration management, and trade studies
Engage with stakeholders from program offices, operational environments, industry partners, and leadership
Adhere to tailored systems engineering processes to contribute to delivering enterprise solutions that align with mission-critical Air Force requirements and operational goals