> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1483554-sigint-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1483554-sigint-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). --- # SIGINT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Signals Intelligence, DevOps - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-sigint-systems-engineer-52781193 ## About the Role Required Education and Experience: * Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. * Current and Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly. * 5 years' experience with space/ground aerospace systems engineering/architecting. * Familiarity with overall SIGINT ground customer, technical familiarity with mission control and/or processing of one or more SIGINT systems. * Integration and closure experience within overall customer domain. * Willingness to learn new areas. * Commitment to recognize, understand, respect, and operate effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government lines of authority. ## Description Description SAIC is seeking SIGINT Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. Responsibilities to include: * Provide subject matter expertise and agile best practices to our team; as well as perform the following functions as a SIGINT Systems Engineer, by using a holistic approach and providing end-to-end systems engineering throughout our systems' lifecycle: * Coordinate CONOPS of SIGINT mission planning and scheduling systems. * Write and translate requirements into Epics/Features based on emerging customer needs. * Understand system-to-system interfaces and act as an Integrator. * Evaluate system designs and trade-space proposed and implemented by our developers, while working in coordination with the acquisition offices (AOs). * Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. * Monitor system and segment schedules, recognize dependencies. * Identify risks and opportunities. * Facilitate readiness, release planning events, and demonstrations in support of system and acquisition-level sprints and increments. * Review Request for Changes (RFCs) and identify impacts, in addition author RFCs for the customer. * Support Agile and DevOps automated test and verification (V&V). * Integrate new systems and initiatives in support of expanded SIGINT mission planning and scheduling capabilities, work directly with our developers and users in operations! * Participate in studies looking at the future generation of SIGINT capabilities spanning the next decade. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: * Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. * Current and Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly. * 5 years' experience with space/ground aerospace systems engineering/architecting. * Familiarity with overall SIGINT ground customer, technical familiarity with mission control and/or processing of one or more SIGINT systems. * Integration and closure experience within overall customer domain. * Willingness to learn new areas. * Commitment to recognize, understand, respect, and operate effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government lines of authority. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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