Job ID: 2619018
Location: Washington, DC, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-12
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID
Description SAIC supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW R&E) in ensuring the defense acquisition community has the research and engineering capabilities required to define, develop, test, operate, and sustain defense systems across the acquisition life cycle. OUSW R&E develops and implements policy, builds workforce capability and capacity, and provides technical engagement with DoW Components, industry, and academia to shape the future of research and engineering.
SAIC is seeking a motivated, mid-career System Safety Engineer (SSE) to support Specialty Engineering initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers. This role supports the Director for Specialty Engineering within OUSW R&E and is intended for candidates with foundational System Safety Engineering experience in a defense environment. A successful candidate will work as part of a team analyzing defense systems to identify hazards, categorize risk, and recommend mitigation to reduce the probability/severity of a mishap resulting in injury to personnel, equipment damage, and/or damage to the environment. Candidates with experience supporting Joint Services Weapon Safety Review Boards are highly preferred. Candidates will use their expertise to develop and update DoW safety documentation (e.g., System Safety Management Plan), policies & guidance (e.g., Machine Learning System Safety Engineering Guide), and training material.
Key Responsibilities:Specialty Engineering Support
Assist with SSE reviews, updates, and configuration control activities
Apply SSE best practices in support of DoW Specialty Engineering initiatives
Support implementation of SSE best practices through development of SSE artifacts and supporting documentation
Assist senior engineers in documenting System Safety Engineering processes, workflows, and lessons learned
Help prepare materials that support System Safety Engineering adoption, including briefings and examples
Participate in SSE Communities of Practice and Working Groups
Communication and Coordination
Support preparation of technical inputs to data calls, briefings, articles, and reports for government stakeholders
Work with multidisciplinary teams to communicate technical concepts using models and visualizations
Assist senior staff in coordinating across government and contractor teams as needed
Qualifications Bachelor's and nine years or more experience; Master's and seven years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
U.S. citizenship
Active SECRET clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
10 years of experience in systems safety engineering
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Demonstrated experience using SSE methodologies and tools
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Current, active Secret clearance required
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership in high-pressure environments, presenting analytical results and actionable recommendations
Exposure to advanced Systems Safety Engineering concepts, practices, or coursework such as SSE issues with use of AI/ML within weapons systems
Experience supporting DoW working groups, technical interchange meetings, or program reviews
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2619018
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