Lead Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort in Sterling, VA. You will lead system engineering activities from inception through delivery, developing system requirements, CONOPS, and coordinating verification and validation with stakeholders.

The role demands an experienced professional with TS/SCI and Poly clearance, a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of technical experience, and a proven track record as Lead

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Experience gathering and implementing system requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Translate mission-level objectives into CONOPS.
• Review designs across all development phases (conceptual to detailed).
• Contribute to verification and validation test plans and reviews.
• Provide status reports and risk assessments for multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist in crafting executive-level briefing materials.

Skills

Lead Systems Engineer

System requirements gathering

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

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.