Senior GEOINT Systems Engineer – Ground AMTI

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior GEOINT Systems Engineer (Ground AMTI) to join the Prime SETA program supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA. You will analyze concepts and technologies, baselining capabilities and advising on system architecture, requirements, interfaces, and readiness across the acquisition lifecycle.

You will lead technical efforts, coordinate with government staff and development teams, and provide test planning, readiness assessments, and expert guidance on mission capabilities and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience supporting GEOINT, ISR, space, or intelligence mission systems.
• Experience with systems engineering, mission integration, and acquisition support activities.
• Understanding of MTI/AMTI, C2, and battlespace management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering efforts for GEOINT mission processing, collection, and mission management systems.
• Collaborate with government customers, mission partners, and development teams to define, deliver, and sustain mission capabilities.
• Develop and assess system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and technical solutions throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide oversight of software development, systems integration, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct technical trade studies and engineering analyses to support modernization and future mission architectures.
• Evaluate technical performance, schedule, cost, and risk to inform program and acquisition decisions.
• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for SB-AMTI mission capabilities and ground system integration.
• Manage requirements traceability and develop engineering artifacts, including solution epics, functional outlines, and test strategies.
• Support capability validation through test planning, execution, and mission readiness assessments.
• Advise stakeholders on mission architecture, technical direction, and strategic capability investments.

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior GEOINT Systems Engineer (Ground AMTI) to join the Prime SETA program supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA. You will analyze concepts and technologies, baselining capabilities and advising on system architecture, requirements, interfaces, and readiness across the acquisition lifecycle.

You will lead technical efforts, coordinate with government staff and development teams, and provide test planning, readiness assessments, and expert guidance on mission capabilities and