Systems Engineer

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. You will apply analytical thinking to the system lifecycle and contribute to mission success.

Responsibilities include requirements development, technical documentation, and cross-functional integration within an Agile setting, using IBM DOORS and Azure DevOps. Active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Secret is required; US citizenship is a must.

Qualifications

• Lifecycle experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Solid domain knowledge of Army Acquisition Life Cycle is a strong plus.
• Experience using IBM DOORS for requirement management and Azure DevOps for requirements support.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs.
• Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements across the software lifecycle.
• Utilize DOORS to manage requirement data and produce RVMs.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Agile collaboration

Cross-functional integration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

6 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

IBM DOORS

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2614585

Location Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted 2026-07-23

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. We are seeking a highly analytical and holistically minded Systems Engineer to support the Precision Fires program. In this role, you will apply critical thinking to all aspects of the system lifecycle within an Agile development environment. You will be instrumental in driving requirements development, technical documentation, and cross-functional integration to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering & Analysis Execute end-to-end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs, applying critical thinking to resolve complex, system-of-systems engineering challenges.
• Requirements Management Develop, analyze, and manage existing and new system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Hands-On DOORS Administration Actively utilize IBM DOORS (9.7.x) to manage requirement data independently. This includes establishing traceability links, creating objects within modules, and exporting Requirement Verification Matrices (RVMs) without reliance on a dedicated DOORS administrator.
• Agile Collaboration Work dynamically within an Agile environment, attending regular scrum meetings and leveraging Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirement tracking and support.
• Cross-Functional Integration Assimilate and align system requirements with other critical functional areas, specifically Software Safety, Test, and Cybersecurity.
• Technical Documentation Author, review, and maintain accurate technical documentation and specifications.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor\'s degree and two (2) years’ relevant experience; Six (6) years’ additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered; US Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Lifecycle Expertise Strong background supporting systems engineering across the complete software development lifecycle.
• Domain Knowledge A solid understanding of, or direct experience working with, systems engineering throughout the Army Acquisition Life Cycle is considered a very strong plus.
• Tool Proficiency
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IBM DOORS (9.7.x) for active data and requirement management.
• Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirements support is highly desired.
• Interdisciplinary Analysis Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and understand their cascading impacts on software testing, system safety, and cyber defense protocols.