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Field Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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Skills

Science
COBRA
Field Engineering
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Operating Systems
Network
Computer Hardware
Interfaces
Management
Inventory
Documentation
Collaboration
Security Clearance
Computer Networking
RF
Antennas
System Integration
System Testing
Data Analysis
Training
Microsoft Office
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611678

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-20

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: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Field Systems Engineer to join our COBRA team in Arlington, VA. In this role, you will provide onsite maintenance and technical expertise supporting advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (cUAS) technologies. This position requires a dedicated professional who can deliver reliable field engineering support in dynamic operational environment. A current Secret clearance is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide daily operation reports of the system as required by the customer.
Provide FSE support as requested by the customer.
Install and Maintain c-UAS equipment.
Analyze and troubleshoot hardware, software, and Windows and Linux operating systems.
Network hardware/software over classified and unclassified government networks.
Understand mission planning system functions and external interfaces, including setup and teardown procedures.
Manage GFE inventory pertaining the c-UAS system.
Update system and program documentation as required by the customer.
Work independently, as well as part of a team, identifying and analyzing important factors and conditions to anticipate customer needs.
Decide on the appropriate course of action based on analyses of subjects and issues related to assignments.
Collaborate with customer or internal functional organization to develop, enhance, and/or evaluate system performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years relevant experience; Master's degree and three (3) or more years of experience.
10 additional years' experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

Secret clearance required to start.
U.S. citizenship required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 4 years' of hands-on experience working with c-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technologies and operations.
Understanding of fundamental networking concepts and power system principles.
Background in systems engineering, with the ability to support desing, development and lifecycle activities.
Working knowledge of RF sources, antennas and related signal concepts.
Experience in system integration, troubleshooting, and end-to-end system testing.
Proficiency in data analysis, including interpreting results to support system performance assessments.
Ability to work safely at elevated heights; fall-protection training or experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as part of operational duties.

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: 2611678
Posted 7 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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