SETA Systems Engineer

SAIC • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. The role is part of a dynamic team and supports key system development projects from inception through delivery, applying analytical expertise and a solution-oriented mindset. The position works with customer, contractor, executive, and technical stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software.
• Experience gathering and implementing system requirements.
• Ability to multitask 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 or tools.
• 10 or more years of experience working in the intelligence community (IC).
• Experience working on the development of autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements in collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Analyze mission-level objectives and translate them into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS).
• Review developers’ system designs throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
• Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives.
• Provide status reports and risk assessments, and identify opportunities for customer stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to support timely delivery.
• Assist in preparing project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations.
• Build collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders.
• Represent the customer during key test events.

What This Job Offers

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