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Lead Systems Engineer

Job in Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20163, USA
Listing for: SAIC (Science Applications Int.)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

Description

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 Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is 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

Qualifications

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 the Lead 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

Overview

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

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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