Infrared Systems Engineer

CHANTILLY, VA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Skills

Science
Government Contracting
Research
Acquisition
Collaboration
Sensors
Computer Hardware
Presentations
Modeling
Optimization
Security Clearance
Signal Processing
Image Analysis
Investor Relations
Information Retrieval
International Relations
System Integration
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2602035

Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-03

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC seeks a mid-career to senior-level engineer with an infrared (IR) engineering background to serve as an integral member of a government/contractor team. As an Infrared Engineer, you will work directly with government/contracting organizations supporting operational programs and advanced research to model infrared sensing systems. In this role, you will review acquisition and requirements documents, model IR sensors and optical components, and support life-cycle design and operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrated ability to address complex technical issues using internal best practices and through collaboration with experienced colleagues
Experience evaluating infrared sensors and optical technology advancements to address challenging customer requirements
Experience supporting high-performing hardware teams with IR/optical designs and concepts
Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across all organizational levels
Experience solving highly complex problems using a significant application of technical knowledge, such as IR subsystem analysis, signal processing, and IR performance modeling
Experience performing IR propagation and interference analysis for design and optimization in challenging electromagnetic environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience
Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance
Experience with specific IR technologies, such as:
- IR optical systems and lenses
- IR signal processing and image analysis
- IR laser systems and sources
- Multispectral and hyperspectral IR imaging
- IR system integration and calibration

Desired:

Advanced degree in the technical domain
Experience supporting operations
Experience in identifying design elements or formulating alternatives to improve the performance of those elements

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: 2602035
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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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