SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Senior Systems Engineer

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Belvoir, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience, a master's degree and three or more years of experience, or a PhD and zero years of related experience.
Strong working knowledge of standard Army terrestrial sensing platforms, particularly core signals intelligence, electronic warfare, or electro-optical/infrared capabilities.
Familiarity with integration interfaces and standard operating procedures for connecting terrestrial sensors to networks or tactical processing systems.
Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process and the structure of Capability Development Documents and Initial Capabilities Documents, including the ability to research and cite relevant requirements directives.
Operational understanding of tactical data flows, common message formats such as United States Message Text Format and Variable Message Format, and how sensor data moves from collection to analyst.
Strong communication skills and the ability to draft clear technical documentation, summaries, and executive briefings for G7 staff review.
Ability to conduct directed research on current fleet limitations, compile technology market surveys, and assist in evaluating potential solutions.
Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information polygraph.

Responsibilities

Support representation at program manager reviews and working groups by preparing technical briefing materials, coordinating slides, and tracking action items regarding terrestrial sensor programs.
Draft technical sections and capability matrices, and coordinate staffing reviews of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System and requirements documents under the direction of the lead subject matter expert.
Coordinate routine technical integration tasks and information exchanges with G3, G6, and DAMI counterparts to ensure data-sharing pathways are maintained.
Conduct initial market research and draft preliminary technical assessments or information papers comparing emerging terrestrial sensor technologies.
Verify and test data-ingest pathways from terrestrial sensors into local or cloud environments, and troubleshoot routine connectivity and data-flow issues.

SAIC has an immediate need for a Terrestrial Sensor technical Action Officer to support our team at the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

This professional possesses solid foundational engineering or technical intelligence experience but operates under the guidance of a senior SME to draft documents and execute coordination.

Responsibilities:

Support representation at PM reviews and working groups by preparing technical briefing materials, coordinating slides, and tracking action items regarding terrestrial sensor programs.
Draft technical sections, capability matrices, and coordinate the staffing reviews of JCIDS and requirements documents under the direction of the lead SME.
Coordinate routine technical integration tasks and information exchanges with G3, G6, and DAMI counterparts to ensure data-sharing pathways are maintained.
Conduct initial market research and draft preliminary technical assessments or information papers comparing emerging terrestrial sensor technologies.
Verify and test data ingest pathways from terrestrial sensors into local or cloud environments, troubleshooting routine connectivity and data flow issues.

Required Education:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.

Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of standard Army terrestrial sensing platforms, with a focus on core SIGINT, EW, or electro-optical (EO/IR) capabilities.
Familiarity with the integration interfaces and standard operating procedures for linking terrestrial sensors to networks or tactical processing systems.
Familiarity with the JCIDS process and the structure of CDD/ICD documents, with the ability to research and cite relevant requirements directives.
Operational understanding of tactical data flows, common message formats (e.g., USMTF, VMF), and how sensor data moves from collection to analyst.
Strong communication skills with the ability to draft clear technical documentation, summaries, and executive briefings for G7 staff review.
Ability to perform directed research on current fleet limitations, compile technology market surveys, and assist in evaluating potential solutions.

Clearance:

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI Poly.

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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