Technical Development Engineer

SAIC•Alexandria, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Development Engineer to oversee the development team, manage technical initiatives, and lead the integration of advanced technologies into DRRS USMC. This position will sit in Alexandria, Virginia. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering leadership with a heavy emphasis on performance management, systems development, emerging technology adoption, and ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements. This position serves as a key liaison between the engineering team, program management, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of innovative solutions.

Requirements

Track record of leading development teams and managing complex technical projects.
Experience in technology insertion and assessments.
Strong understanding of system design principles and the end-to-end development lifecycles.
Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures in MS Azure.
Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
Expertise in containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, EKS/AKS/GKE).
Proficient in writing scripts to automate processes (e.g., using Bash, PowerShell, etc).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
Expertise in configuration management and version control tools like Git.
Practical experience with legacy Java, JAP, native JavaScript, HTML, CSS and MSSQL.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration between engineering, R&D, and program management.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non- technical stakeholders.
Candidate must have an active Secret clearance.
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary development team, driving performance, collaboration, and innovation.
Oversee task management and ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and objectives.
Collaborate closely with program leadership to align engineering goals with program requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and pilot new technologies, ensuring successful integration into existing program frameworks.
Define and implement strategies for technology refresh cycles, sustaining program relevance with emerging market and mission needs.
Collaborate with technology providers and research teams to assess applicability to program needs.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to scope, design, and develop technical solutions that meet functional, schedule, and budgetary criteria.
Drive the development lifecycle, from requirements to solution delivery and sustainment.
Manage risk, identify potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide technical expertise in the seamless integration of developed technologies into operational systems and environments.
Conduct validation and verification testing, ensuring developed systems meet performance requirements and quality standards.
Serve as the primary technical interface for program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
Prepare detailed technical reports, white papers, and presentations to communicate progress results.
Foster a strong cross-functional feedback loop to inform continuous improvement initiatives.