GEOINT Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support the Aretuza program for the NRO GED. You will interact with senior government and program staff to analyze concepts, baselines, and capabilities, and provide system engineering analysis across architecture, CONOPs, interfaces, schedule, and risk assessment.

You will collaborate daily with contractors and government personnel on GEOINT collection, mission management, and processing; oversee software development alignment with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture and mission processing.
• Knowledge of IC/DoD system acquisition, processes and program management.
• Experience developing or supporting GEOINT processing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with development contractors and government staff on GEOINT systems engineering for collection, mission management and processing.
• Provide oversight of software development and integration activities, aligned with government requirements.
• Perform engineering and analysis to support core mission processing services throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain cognizance of GEOINT projects, including baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks and costs.
• Advise on architectural decisions, investment priorities and project risk assessments.
• Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture and programmatic needs (budgeting, cost estimation, schedules).
• Assess performance, cost, schedule and risk impacts on ground architecture implementations.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports and program plans.

Skills

GEOINT systems

IC/DoD acquisition

System engineering

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job ID 2618177

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-20

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

SAIC is seeking GEOINT Systems Engineer to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Aretuza in Chantilly, VA. Aretuza is a SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).

As the GEOINT Systems Engineer you will interact daily with senior government and Program staff to analyze new concepts and technologies; support the definition and baselining of new capabilities and/or enhancements; advise on all aspects of System Engineering analysis (architecture, requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), interfaces, schedule, and dependency identification); test support, and provide Readiness Event support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with development contractors, government program personnel, and customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions for GEOINT collection, mission management, and mission processing.


• Provide oversight and monitor software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with government requirements and objectives.


• Perform engineering and analysis to support the successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.


• Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs.


• Advise senior and mid-level managers on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and project risk assessments.


• Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture (e.g., technical trade studies, future architecture definition, software service recommendations) and programmatic needs (e.g., budgeting, cost estimation, acquisition schedules).


• Assess performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts on existing ground architecture implementations.


• Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.


• Coordinate program activities to align with strategic priorities and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.


• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.


• Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture, mission control, and mission processing functions.


• Knowledge/ Experience in IC/DoD system acquisition, including roles, processes, and project/program management.


• Experience in developing or supporting the development of processing capabilities for GEOINT systems.


• Domain knowledge in ground software, space development programs, or mission operations.


• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) programs.


• Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance.


• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills, able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.