Radar Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a RADARSystemsEngineer (GEOINTGround) in Chantilly, VA to deliver SETA support for a critical NRO program. You will provide systems engineering expertise across radar/RF ground processing and mission operations, guiding architecture, requirements, and acquisition activities to ensure successful delivery across the lifecycle.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly, and extensive experience in radar/RF phenomenology, mission workflows, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s with 7+ years; PhD/JD with 4+ years may substitute for degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience applying Radar/RF phenomenology to collection, processing, and mission exploitation.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Radar/RF mission systems and workflows (planning, tasking, C2, processing, dissemination).
• Experience developing, refining, and verifying system requirements, architecture products, and concepts.
• Understanding IC/DoD/space systems and ground/software-intensive programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to NRO leadership on radar/RF ground processing and mission operations.
• Drive development of next-generation radar/RF capabilities through architecture analysis and requirements development.
• Lead assessments of emerging technologies to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee contractor development to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities and standards.
• Support end-to-end SE activities from concept to deployment and transition.
• Partner with IC/DoD and industry to shape future Radar/RF architectures.

Skills

Systems engineering

Radar/RF expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Architecture analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a RADARSystemsEngineer (GEOINTGround) to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services for a critical position on an SAIC’s Prime Program, supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA.

As the RADARSystemsEngineer (GEOINTGround) you will provide technical support to facilitate the development of GEOINT capabilities cooperatively with development contractors and mission partners to optimize mission success. You will also actively perform engineering and analysis to ensure programs successfully develop and deliver core mission processing services in all phases of the acquisition life cycle.

Job Duties to include:

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to NRO leadership, providing systems engineering expertise across Radar/RF ground processing and mission operations programs.
• Drive the development of next-generation Radar/RF mission capabilities through architecture analysis, requirements development, systems integration, and acquisition support.
• Lead technical assessments of emerging technologies and mission solutions to improve performance, resiliency, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide oversight of contractor development efforts to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with customer objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Support end-to-end systems engineering activities spanning concept development, requirements management, architecture definition, integration, testing, fielding, and operational transition.
• Partner with Intelligence Community, DoD, and industry stakeholders to shape future Radar/RF mission architectures and advance strategic modernization initiatives.

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 a Poly.
• Experience applying Radar/RF phenomenology expertise to collection, processing, and mission exploitation activities.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Radar/RF mission systems, including mission planning, tasking, command and control, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination workflows.
• Experience developing, refining, and verifying system requirements, architecture products, and operational concepts.
• Understanding of IC, DoD, and commercial space systems and architectures, with expertise in ground systems, software-intensive systems, space acquisition programs, or mission operations environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative business tools.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Target salary range: $180,001 - $220,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.