Ground Architecture Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,001 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Systems Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, to support major system acquisitions for the LANDMARK AOS program. You will play a crucial role in defining ground systems that enable advanced mission capabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and significant experience in system architecture. An active Top Secret/SCI CI Poly clearance is necessary. The target salary range for this position is between $160,001 and $200,000.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's; 7 years with a Master's; or 4 years with a PhD/JD.
• Active Top Secret/SCI CI Poly clearance required.
• Experience developing ground architectures for mission-critical systems.
• Background in Digital Engineering and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement ground system architectures for advanced mission capabilities.
• Deliver architectural recommendations to government stakeholders.
• Craft acquisition strategies alongside government teams.
• Participate in Agile teams and provide technical direction.

Skills

System engineering processes

GEOINT or SIGINT intelligence discipline

Digital Engineering principles

Agile practices

Collaboration and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Ground Architecture Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Ground Architecture Systems Enginee r to support the LANDMARK AOS program, a large SETA contract supporting the customer’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and its end to end system acquisition mission. This role sits within the Chief Architect’s Office, where you will help guide the evolution of the customer’s ground architecture and ensure major system acquisitions deliver against mission needs.

As the Ground Architecture Systems Engineer you will track deliveries, performance requirements, and integration activities across three major system acquisitions spanning five system program offices, providing the technical and acquisition insight needed to keep complex efforts aligned with enterprise‑level architectural direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement ground system architectures that enable advanced mission capabilities.
• Analyze system requirements, shape technical solutions, and deliver clear architectural recommendations to government stakeholders.
• Assess mission needs, transition paths, and future-state architectural options to guide enterprise evolution.
• Partner with government technical and contracting teams to craft acquisition strategies and documentation that drive effective program execution.
• Develop and review acquisition artifacts, including SOWs, Justifications for Approval, and Government Cost Estimates.
• Support prototype acquisition planning, solicitations, evaluations, and awards across mechanisms such as IDIQ task orders.
• Coordinate with System Program Office Thread Leads and program managers to maintain alignment across acquisition and engineering activities.
• Participate in Agile teams and provide technical direction on engineering tools, processes, and digital solutions.
• Offer informed feedback on GED Agile, Digital Engineering, and DevSecOps policies to improve governance suitability and consistency of adoption.
• Inform internal and external partners on upcoming ground deliveries, architectural changes, and impacts to existing capabilities.
• Communicate technical acquisition plans, program status, and key decisions to senior government leaders and executives.
• Apply expertise in a major intelligence discipline (e.g., SIGINT, GEOINT) to shape and evaluate program requirements for mission success.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics) or equivalent; 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 CI Poly
• Experience with system engineering processes and demonstrable expertise developing ground architectures for mission-critical systems.
• Background supporting or leveraging GEOINT or SIGINT intelligence discipline.
• Experience with Digital Engineering principles, including model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools.
• Practical understanding of Agile practices within system acquisition environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in government acquisition strategies, documentation development, and full lifecycle program management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to brief government stakeholders at all levels.

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

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