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Systems Engineer Principal

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 21 hours ago

Full Time

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SAIC

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Skills

Science
Onboarding
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis/design
System Integration
Performance Analysis
Cost-benefit Analysis
Estimating
Product Requirements
Functional Analysis
Layout
Data Storage
Network Administration
Backup
Operating Systems
Directory Services
Identity Management
Product Development
JD
Security Clearance
RF
Digital Signal Processing
Global Positioning System
Enterprise Architecture
Computer Hardware
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
DoD
Information Assurance
Cisco Certifications
GSEC
Security+
Telecommunications
Satellite Communications
Management
Scheduling
Microsoft Exchange
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611865

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-24

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 looking for a Waveform Integration and Test Environment Operator. This position will be responsible for onboarding new digital waveform designs for cutting edge performance to meet unique customer requirements.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform activities related to Information Technology or Engineering including: concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system & op. performance analysis, Lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis and physical configuration analysis.
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software or engineering specifications.
Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. From an information technology perspective, must be cognizant of architecture layout, power & cooling, data storage, network management, backup, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation.
Utilize assignment prioritization to execute and complete projects. Flush out direct and implied customer objectives to determine optimal scheduling glidepath for operational success.
Maintain situational awareness of product development tempo amongst and between vendors to create synergistic outputs that lead to timely solutions; minimize schedule delays.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Non Stem 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
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with active/current Polygraph
15+ years of telecommunications/communications experience as an operator/instructor/evaluator
Experienced in radio frequency theory and device application, digital signal processing and waveform design, satellite communications, navigation (GPS), and radar theory
Possess a broad range of skills and a breadth of knowledge in several IT disciplines including systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem solving skills
DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification is desired
- If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, they must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire
- Examples of IAT cert: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy
Solid working knowledge of telecommunications, satellite communications, computer networks, infrastructure technologies and standards such IEEE, EIA/TIA
Experience Interacting with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects is required
Experience meeting scheduling requirements and making contractual clarifications
Experience leading technical exchange meetings with internal and external representatives

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: 2611865
Posted 21 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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