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 with GEOINT experience to join a USG program in Chantilly, VA. The role supports R&D on AI/ML algorithms and transition of new tech into satellite ground systems.

You will work in an agile team with cloud and cross‑domain expertise to deliver integrated systems. Responsibilities span architecture, DevSecOps, governance, and collaboration with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to produce reports, briefs, and governance material.
• Experience with IT systems, architecture, and DevSecOps processes.
• Familiarity with GEOINT and government programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of current and future system requirements, architecture and ConOps.
• Ensure capabilities integrate into existing IT landscape and DevSecOps processes.
• Develop strategic IT system plans including new technologies.
• Conduce reviews to identify cost-saving and performance improvements.
• Lead architecture and engineering across the program with stakeholders.
• Support DevSecOps practices in a consistent and progressive manner.
• Create governance documentation: SOPs, articles, guides and reports.
• Organize governance boards, meetings, and control gates as needed.
• Coordinate with POCs to update plans and mitigate IT health risks.
• Identify transition plans and document O&M activities.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure requirements are met and communicate results.
• Work with teams and external stakeholders through all systems engineering phases.
• Identify and manage project risks and interface to resolve issues.
• Support infrastructure strategy and transition of on-prem to cloud.
• Assess new technologies with cost-benefit analyses for business needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate business needs into initiatives.
• Mentor infrastructure team and support capacity planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Judgement

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years experience

Master's degree + 12+ years experience

PhD/JD + 9+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job ID 2618745

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-11-03

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

Description

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.