Defense Innovation Acceleration Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

About SAIC: SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 24,000 strong driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.

Position Summary: SAIC is currently seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Defense Innovation Acceleration (DIA) project at Offutt AFB. In this role, you will provide crucial support for the concept nomination, selection, execution, and transition activities within the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is for forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about contributing to the defense innovation landscape and who thrive in high-energy environments.

Responsibilities:

• Draft operational guidance and produce demonstration plans to articulate the utility and application of new technologies in defense operations.
• Oversee the execution of military utility evaluations, ensuring accurate and robust assessment of capabilities.
• Provide operational guidance to distributed system engineering teams working on advanced capability development and military utility testing.
• Engage with diverse, distributed, and highly technical teams for joint concept of operations development and work closely with operational military staff and expert engineering teams.
• Prepare detailed programmatic documentation including congressional reports, implementation directives, management plans, and monitor financial reports regularly.
• Produce integrated assessments of DIA capabilities, culminating in final military utility assessments that inform capability validation and adoption.

Why Join SAIC? At SAIC, we empower our team members with the tools, training, and resources they need to solve complex problems. We foster a culture of innovation where contributions are appreciated, and diversity is embraced. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a variety of career paths.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the SAIC careers portal or LinkedIn job posting. Please include your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related field with exposure to defense innovation projects;  Master’s degree and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.  Directly applicable experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience with DoD operational planning, systems integration, and testing & evaluation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; capable of drafting complex documentation and presenting to various stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including military personnel, engineers, and program managers.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting within a project management context.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 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.