Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer/Integrator in Chantilly, VA to join a USG program office driving R&D in AI/ML for GEOINT. You will define capabilities, contribute to ConOps, and work with government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors to transition new tech into production.

Ideal candidates hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly, extensive systems engineering experience, and a track record in IT architecture, DevSecOps, and cross-domain integration.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
• Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of current and future operational systems requirements, architecture and ConOps.
• Ensure capabilities are built to seamlessly integrate into the existing system architecture, IT landscape, and DevSeOps SW delivery processes.
• Develop strategic plans for the organization’s IT systems, including assessments of new technologies and recommendations for their adoption.
• Conduce regular reviews off systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered into production.
• Assist the DevSeOps process is process is performed in a consistent, effective, and progressive manner.
• Develop technical documentation that follow the customer’s governance framework to include SOPs, knowledge articles, governance and control gates, training material, guides, and reports that direct and support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Organize and support various governance boards, committee meetings, working groups, and control gates on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies ensure overall health of IT stems, networks and applications.
• Identify a transition plan and document recurring system and software O&M activities.
• Coordinate across technical and functional teams to ensure requirements are known and met and effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with teammates and external stakeholders on all phases of the systems engineering process. Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Interface with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.
• Support formation and execution of a coherent infrastructure strategy.
• Support development of strategies for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Assess and recommend new technologies or upgrades to existing infrastructure, based on cost-benefit analyses and business needs.
• Work with business and IT leaders to understand strategic business needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the infrastructure team, leading capacity planning, and ensuring skill development aligns with technology roadmaps.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Judgement & problem solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years experience

Master's degree + 12+ years experience

PhD/JD + 9+ years experience

Job description

Job ID 2618223
Location Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-10-20
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator

USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Systems Engineer/Integrator with GEOINT experience to join our team. This position supports development, transition and integration of newly developed technologies into current or future NRO satellite ground systems. As a Systems Engineer/ Systems Integrator, the incumbent will work with GED systems engineers to identify capability gaps and challenges in meeting requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will join an agile R&D team focused on project definition, development, and evaluation of project results working to transition newly developed capabilities into operational systems. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing efficient solutions that align with business goals and technological advancements, leveraging multi-cloud and cross-domain expertise.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the current and future operational systems requirements, architecture and ConOps.
• Ensure that the capabilities are built with intent to seamlessly integrate into the existing system architecture, IT landscape, and DevSeOps SW delivery processes.
• Develop strategic plans for the organization’s IT systems, including assessments of new technologies and recommendations for their adoption.
• Conduce regular reviews off systems and processes to identify opportunities for cost-saving, improved performance, and system consolidation.
• Lead system architecture and engineering efforts across the program collaborating with Government stakeholders, system integrators, and contractors developing new systems that will be delivered int production.
• Assist the DevSeOps process is process is performed in a consistent, effective, and progressive manner.
• Develop technical documentation that follow the customer’s governance framework to include SOPs, knowledge articles, governance and control gates, training material, guides, and reports that direct and support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Organize and support various governance boards, committee meetings, working groups, and control gates on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies ensure overall health of IT stems, networks and applications.
• Identify a transition plan and document recurring system and software O&M activities.
• Coordinate across technical and functional teams to ensure requirements are known and met and effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with teammates and external stakeholders on all phases of the systems engineering process. Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Interface with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.
• Support formation and execution of a coherent infrastructure strategy.
• Support development of strategies for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Assess and recommend new technologies or upgrades to existing infrastructure, based on cost-benefit analyses and business needs.
• Work with business and IT leaders to understand strategic business needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the infrastructure team, leading capacity planning, and ensuring skill development aligns with technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.
• Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications

• STEM Bachelors highly desire.
• Prior NRO experience .
• Familiarity with GEOINT.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.