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Systems Engineer Principal

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

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Electrical Systems
Remote Sensing
Test Plans
Design Review
Collaboration
Continuous Integration
JD
Communication
Articulate
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace
Physics
Sensors
Integration Testing
Interface Design
Electronics
Acquisition
Program Management
Concept Development
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611766

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-27

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

?SAIC is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our elite Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team supporting cutting-edge national security programs. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of advanced remote sensing technologies, sensor systems, and space vehicle architectures that directly impact mission-critical operations. This is an opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while working alongside world-class engineers on multiple high-priority, fast-paced projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a SETA, you will provide expert technical guidance and oversight to ensure program success across the full system lifecycle:

Provide technical insight to the next generation electronics and sensor development
Review and assess development contractor deliverables including requirements flow-down, verification methodologies, calibration plans, interface control documents, concepts of operations, and test plans
Participate in design reviews to uphold the customer's interests
Provide expert advice related to technical issues that arise during program execution
Identify high-risk areas (technical, cost, and schedule) and develop effective mitigation strategies
Work seamlessly across SETA teams, development contractors, and customer organizations to drive successful program objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and trace requirements; conduct system-level trade studies to optimize performance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: ?

Active TS/SCI with Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph
STEM Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
Proven ability to critically review technical work products and provide actionable recommendations
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics
Advanced electro-optical sensor and payload development
Spacecraft bus or payload engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, test, and delivery)
Multi-subsystem interface design and integration
Analog and/or digital electronics design and analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of government acquisition processes and project/program management
Concept development, requirements definition, and trade study execution for innovative systems

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: 2611766
Posted 11 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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