Lead Systems Engineer

Saic; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor to support a critical development effort. You will lead system requirements, collaborate with SMEs, and guide the project from inception to delivery.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's degree, and 10+ years of technical experience, including leading hardware/software development. You will communicate with stakeholders, monitor schedules, and prepare executive briefings to drive milestones.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of technical experience.
• Experience as Lead Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Translate mission objectives into CONOPS for stakeholders.
• Strategically review designs across all development phases.
• Contribute to verification and validation plans/reviews to meet objectives.
• Provide status reports and risk assessments for multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage project schedules for timely delivery.
• Assist in crafting executive milestone briefings.
• Communicate with customer and contractor stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Customer applications/tools

Job description

Description

Are 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 stakeholders.
• Analyze 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 designs.
• Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives.
• Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations.
• Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders.
• Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree with 10 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 skills.

Desired 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.

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.