Lead Systems Engineer

SAIC

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Sterling, Virginia, United States

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Job ID: 2612032Location: Sterling, VA, USDate Posted: 2026-04-30Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Systems EngineerSchedule: Full-TimeShift: Day JobTravel: NoMinimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionAre 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 stakeholdersAnalyze 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 designsCollaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectivesProvide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholdersProactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely deliveryAssist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentationsFoster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholdersRepresent the customer with authority and expertise during key test eventsQualificationsRequired 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 skillsDesired 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 SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

Sterling, Virginia, United States

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