GEOINT Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer to support the Prime Program, Aretuza, for the NRO GED. You will analyze concepts, baselines, and capabilities, providing system engineering guidance across architecture, CONOPs, interfaces, schedules, and risks.

The role requires experience in GEOINT systems and DoD/IC acquisition processes, with strong communication and management skills, and an active TS/SCI with poly. On-site work only; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills.

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 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.

Skills

GEOINT systems

System engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Acquisition processes

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years experience

Master's degree + 7+ years experience

PhD/JD + 4+ years experience

Job description

Job ID 2615291
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-08-05
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Part-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking GEOINT Systems Engineer to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Aretuza in Chantilly, VA 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 to include

• 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

Required Education & Experience

• 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. 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.