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Software Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 22 hours ago • Updated 22 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Security Clearance
Communication
Collaboration
Computer Science
Systems Architecture
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Writing
Editing
Software Architecture
Software Development
Agile
Management
JIRA
Telecommunications
Acceptance Testing
Network Design
Specification Gathering
Operating Systems
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Network
Authentication
Scripting
Python
Bash
PHP
Virtualization
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Science
Security Clearance
Communication
Collaboration
Computer Science
Systems Architecture
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Writing
Editing
Software Architecture
Software Development
Agile
Management
JIRA
Telecommunications
Acceptance Testing
Network Design
Specification Gathering
Operating Systems
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Network
Authentication
Scripting
Python
Bash
PHP
Virtualization
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617302

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

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

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Software Systems Engineer with systems, software and network architect experience. You will elicit, document, and communicate systems and software requirements; develop and evaluate end-to-end architecture; and ensure designs are aligned with the operational environmental constraints (e.g. bandwidth, latency, system constraints, and sustainment). The role partners with internal and external stakeholders drive technical alignment and manage dependencies. There is an expectation to keep current with the development program's progress and identify potential areas or concern as it pertains to schedule and technical expectations.

In this role you will:

Collaborate across the project team, representing the technical requirements needed to accomplish mission objectives while seeking to understand and respond to the functional constraints that may affect technical implementation.
Identify information and communication gaps and develop mitigation approaches to ensure that the technical team is providing well informed and effectively to the entire project team.
Represent the technical team across key collaboration and information transfer boundaries.
Represent the technical team in formal and informal meetings to ensure the technical requirements are appropriately understood, prioritized and utilized.
Participate in defining and validating software architecture for a variety of developments within the office.
Engage with technical and non-technical project team members to ensure the continued effectiveness of technical solution development.
Interface effectively with contractor development teams to guide projects successful completion.

Qualifications

Must currently hold a TS/SCI and poly in order to be considered for this position.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science or related STEM field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with Systems Engineering and Software Architecture.
Demonstrated expertise working with multiple vendors to develop capabilities and integrate them into an overall system architecture.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
Effective writing skills related to creating and editing strategic and technical briefings and documents.
Experience with modern system software architecture.
Experience with software development, Agile processes, and managing the use of JIRA type products.

Desired:

Experience with telecommunication technologies.
2+ years' experience designing and implementing acceptance testing for complex integrated systems.
Experience with IT and Network infrastructure design to include HW specs and selection, Operating System (both Linux and Windows), Network Topologies, and integrating centralized authentication.
Experience with at least two scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, php.)
Experience with virtualization environments (e.g. KVM, VMWARE.)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2617302
Posted 22 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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