SETA Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to support a critical development effort. You will lead system requirements, CONOPS, and design reviews, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to meet customer objectives. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, schedule management, and executive briefings.

A TS/SCI with Poly is required at start. The position offers engagement on a high-impact program with opportunities to influence system-level decisions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of technical experience.
• Experience as a Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Translate mission-level objectives into CONOPS and operational plans.
• Review designs across all development phases (conceptual to detailed).
• Contribute to verification and validation test plans and reviews.
• Provide status reports, risk assessments, and opportunities for stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare executive-level milestone briefings and presentations.
• Communicate with customer and contractor stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Represent the customer with authority during key test events.

Skills

Systems Engineer experience

Communication

Requirements gathering

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity will be in 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 9 or more years of technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a 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: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.