> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/146072-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/146072-senior-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Pascagoula, MS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Linux, Network Interface Controllers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), NIPRNet, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SONAR (Symantec), Systems Architecture, C4ISR, SC Clearance, Cisco
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77233fd5408f29da

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering field and nine (9) or more years of overall system engineering experience, OR Fourteen (14) years experience can be considered in lieu of degree
 * Seven (7) years specific C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard experience, * Familiar with shipboard C5ISR Interface Control Documents, Block diagrams, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Installation Control Documents, and Functional Interface Drawings
 * Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies and tools including AUTOCAD
 * Must be willing to travel at least once a month to customer location(s) as needed
 * Cyber security, electromagnetic compatibility, and system usability principles knowledge

Required Clearance:

 * Active Secret Clearance

## Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to oversee and coordinate systems engineering activities, ensure comprehensive integrated C5ISR systems design, and compliance with technical requirements for new ship construction., * Oversee the development, update, and submission of shipboard C5ISR architecture, interface control documents, and systems engineering drawings

 * Conduct systems level requirements analysis and traceability
 * Manage interface development between combat systems, sensors, communications networks, and related systems
 * Support Technical Critical Design Review (TCDR), including reviewing overall system architecture, final network architecture design, cyber security design, and other critical elements of the ship's C5ISR suite
 * Communicate all key project plans, and engineering changes including requirements, systems configurations and status schedule, and scope changes, * Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP & a Vendor operating system certification: i.e. Microsoft, Cisco, RedHat, or Linux
+
o Or must be willing to obtain/pass certifications within 180 days of hire

Key Relevant Systems:

 * Integrated Bridge System
 * Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)
 * Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)
 * UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios
 * Shipboard Communication Cabinets
 * Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)
 * Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems
 * Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
 * Sonar Mission System (SMS)
 * Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications
 * NIPRNET, SIPRNET
 * Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
 * SeaWatch Command Center


## Related Videos

- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer)
- [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy)
- [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker)

## Related Articles

- [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)
- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)