Systems Engineer Principal

Remote in REMOTE WORK, TX, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
IT Management
Lifecycle Management
Real-time
Analytics
Management
Systems Design
Testing
Military
OCP
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2600351

Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-14

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the GCDN/OCP program in Charleston, SC location. This position is 100% remote.

The candidate will:

Serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of Combat Data Networks (CDN) and Operational Command Posts (OCP) across global and tactical deployments.
Develop secure, scalable communications infrastructures, ensuring interoperability and mission-aligned functionality for CDN and OCP solutions.
Lead teams in building and integrating CDN systems to enable high-performance data transport and real-time analytics support in command post operations.
Architect and oversee the deployment of OCP systems, including tactical shelters, mobile command platforms, and secure communications hubs.
Manage the engineering process from concept to completion, including requirements definition, system design, testing, and operational readiness.
Develop and implement controls, processes, and enhancements to ensure the security, reliability, and operational effectiveness of military-grade CDN/OCP systems in contingency and forward-deployed environments.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors and 9 yrs or more experience.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600351
Posted 1 hour 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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