Systems Engineer Principal

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. In this role you will provide SE support to critical programs. 

 This support will include the following:
- Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment (Government Customer and SAIC)
- Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout
- Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts  
- Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making 
- Participate and represent the customer in various Government and contractor meetings and attend contractor reviews to provide technical and programmatic-based system recommendations and risk assessments

- Plan, coordinate and execute SE-related forums and meetings within the Customer office and Enterprise 

- Interface and coordinate with other organizations in the Enterprise to support Enterprise integration, events and reviews 

Qualifications

- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly  
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
- Proficient at program/project management within the customer organization  
- Experience with NRO satellite systems 
- Available to travel domestically 

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.