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GEOINT Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • Interfaces
  • Collaboration
  • Software Development
  • Risk Assessment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget
  • Cost Estimation
  • Security Clearance
  • DoD
  • Acquisition
  • Program Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Integrated Circuit
  • IC
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615441

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking GEOINT Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Aretuza in Chantilly, VA. Aretuza is a SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED).

As the GEOINT Systems Engineer you will interact daily with senior government and Program staff to analyze new concepts and technologies; support the definition and baselining of new capabilities and/or enhancements; advise on all aspects of System Engineering analysis (architecture, requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), interfaces, schedule, and dependency identification); test support, and provide Readiness Event support.

Responsibilities to include
  • Collaborate daily with development contractors, government program personnel, and customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions for GEOINT collection, mission management, and mission processing.
  • Provide oversight and monitor software development and integration activities, ensuring alignment with government requirements and objectives.
  • Perform engineering and analysis to support the successful development and delivery of core mission processing services throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, including technical baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and costs.
  • Advise senior and mid-level managers on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and project risk assessments.
  • Conduct strategic planning for mission architecture (e.g., technical trade studies, future architecture definition, software service recommendations) and programmatic needs (e.g., budgeting, cost estimation, acquisition schedules).
  • Assess performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts on existing ground architecture implementations.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
  • Coordinate program activities to align with strategic priorities and performance standards.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
  • Experience in GEOINT systems, including space and ground architecture, mission control, and mission processing functions.
  • Knowledge/ Experience in IC/DoD system acquisition, including roles, processes, and project/program management.
  • Knowledge/ Experience developing or supporting the development of processing capabilities for GEOINT systems.
  • Domain knowledge in ground software, space development programs, or mission operations.
  • Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
  • Self-motivated professional capable of executing tasks with minimal guidance.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills, able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences.


Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2615441
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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