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Senior Systems Engineer

Lakehurst, NJ, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Software Engineering
Systems Design
Testing
Management
Interfaces
Computer Hardware
Collaboration
Logistics
Manufacturing
Leadership
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Technical Writing
Change Management
Documentation
Presentations
Risk Management
Configuration Management
Data Management
Modeling
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace
Acquisition
Requirements Management
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: T2511862

Location: Lakehurst, NJ, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Support Equipment (SE) team located in Lakehurst, NJ. The System Engineer would be responsible for requirements management of platform support equipment from requirements development through system design and testing.

Must be local to the Lakehurst, NJ area and onsite a minimum of 4 days a week.

General Overview:

Coordinate, integrate and assist in the management of technical efforts being performed to ensure that identified needs are transformed into effective and life-cycle optimized systems
Ensure compatibility of all functional and physical interfaces (internal and external)
Confirm that the system's definition and design reflect the requirements for all systems elements (hardware, software, data, facilities, etc.)
Ensure that engineering efforts follow the Systems Engineering process tailored to minimize effort and schedule to deliver capability to the fleet
Lead collaboration with a multifaceted team with many stakeholders (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, contractor, program leadership) in problem solving efforts for designated aspects of complex problems with many competing objectives, variables, and constraints
Document solutions in relation to the technical, cost, and schedule constraints
Development and review of various technical documentation, including SERDs, SECLs, change management documentation, presentation materials, and white papers
Participate in and assist in activities for various segments of program execution, which may include Risk Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Trade-off Analysis/Trade Studies, Technical Performance Measures, Technical Reviews, and Modeling & Simulation
Communicate with stakeholders across program offices, fleet, and industry stakeholders

Qualifications
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Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Computer preferred)
The Systems Engineer shall have a minimum of 5 years of acquisition experience in the systems engineering field for requirements management/verification
Successful applicants will be familiar with the DoN Systems Engineering Process and the DoN Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) policy and process
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders of varying technical knowledge and viewpoints
Active Secret clearance is required

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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: T2511862
Posted 30+ days 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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