SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Systems Engineering Technical Advisor Systems Engineer

Engineering ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSterling, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must currently hold a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and polygraph to be considered.
A bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of technical experience are required.
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 information technology efforts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

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 (Concept of Operations).
Strategically 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, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders.
Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations.
Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders.
Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications and tools.
10 or more years of experience working in the intelligence community.
Experience working on the development of autonomous vehicles.

Are you a highly motivated Systems Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact? SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity will be in part of a dynamic team where your analytical expertise and solution-oriented mindset will drive key system development projects from inception through delivery. Join SAIC and lead the charge in a pivotal role that rewards initiative and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders.
Analyze mission-level objectives and translate into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS).
Strategically review developer's systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.
Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives.
Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders.
Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations.
Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders.
Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events.

Required Qualifications:

Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered.
Bachelor's Degree with 9 or more years of technical experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software.
Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements.
Ability to multi-task on large complex IT efforts.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools.
10 or more years of working in the IC.
Experience working the development of autonomous vehicles.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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