GEOINT Systems Engineer, TS/SCI with Poly, ATO

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a GEOINT Systems Engineer for the Aretuza program in Chantilly, VA. You will analyze concepts, baselining capabilities, advise on architecture, requirements, interfaces, and test readiness, while coordinating with government staff and contractors.

You will ensure alignment with GEOINT mission goals, support SB-AMTI objectives, and participate in design, development, and evaluation plans across the acquisition lifecycle. Significant collaboration with senior stakeholders is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience in GEOINT systems, space and ground architecture, mission control and processing.
• Knowledge of IC/DoD system acquisition and program management.
• Strong GEOINT systems engineering knowledge for Airborne Battle Management.
• Experience developing or supporting GEOINT processing capabilities.
• Domain knowledge in ground software, space development programs, or mission operations.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability.
• Experience supporting IC programs.
• Able to communicate with senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development contractors, government staff, and customers on GEOINT systems engineering and acquisition functions for mission processing.
• Oversee and monitor software development and integration activities to align with requirements and objectives.
• Support the development and delivery of core mission processing services across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of GEOINT projects’ baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs.
• Advise leadership on architectural decisions, investment priorities, and risk assessments.
• Plan mission architecture, trade studies, and future architecture definition; support budgeting and schedules.
• Assess impact on performance, cost, schedule, and risk for ground architectures.

Skills

GEOINT systems engineering

DoD IC acquisition processes

Requirements management and traceab

Communication with senior decision mak

Ground/space architecture knowledge

C2 and battlespace management

Self-motivated with minimal guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Job description

SAIC seeks a GEOINT Systems Engineer for the Aretuza program in Chantilly, VA. You will analyze concepts, baselining capabilities, advise on architecture, requirements, interfaces, and test readiness, while coordinating with government staff and contractors.

You will ensure alignment with GEOINT mission goals, support SB-AMTI objectives, and participate in design, development, and evaluation plans across the acquisition lifecycle. Significant collaboration with senior stakeholders is expected.