SETA Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2618818

Location: Sterling, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

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

Are you a highly motivated Systems Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact? SAIC has an immediate opening for a mission driven Systems Engineer to support an exciting customer project! We are looking for someone with expertise in tailored requirements processes, technical documentation review, interface definition, and process development. As the Systems Engineer/SETA you should possess a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices, as well as experience in developing and implementing processes and acquisition strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and summarize relevant points in technical documentation to identify system requirements and constraints
• Develop and/or implement tailored requirements processes to support system development and acquisition
• Develop acquisition strategies and support the execution of contracts, including evaluating vendor proposals and assessing technical risks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize system requirements and develop solutions that meet those requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, technical notes, and other relevant materials
• Analyze and assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize those risks
• Support the development and implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures
• Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations
• Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders
• Strategically review developer's systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
• Bachelor's Degree with 10 or more years of technical experience
• Demonstrated strong experience with systems engineering and acquisition
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality products
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task on large complex systems engineering efforts
• Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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• Position Id: 2618818
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