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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Information Management, Software Architecture - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/systems-engineer-fort-belvoir-va-usa-58829298 ## About the Role support operations. * Provide end-to-end system engineering across the program life cycle; support requirements development, interface control, technical specification reviews, architecture and CONOPS development. * Help develop standards, tools, and procedures for project use including risk, issue, opportunity, change, and information management. * Analyze options for government customers, communicating risks, impacts, and improvement opportunities to managers and contractors. * Review documentation, draft briefs, and represent the government in forums to facilitate streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardized integration. Tasks * US Citizen * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph * Bachelor's Degree in STEM or relevant field with 3+ years experience, or Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field with 1+ year experience * Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics * Full program lifecycle experience from concept to deployment a in maintenance * Experience with requirements development, interface control documentation, technical specification review, architecture and CONOPS development * Familiarity with NRO missions, systems engineering processes * Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables; works independently and with teams; strong briefing and communication skills * Ability to engage with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates; self-starter who can define solutions with minimal guidance * Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment * Ability to drive collaboration and coordinate with multiple stakeholders Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you drive the engineering and integration of space protection capabilities as a SETA advisor. You will guide architectural decisions, oversee end-to-end system life cycle, and support mission-critical operations for space systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and government partners to streamline delivery and standardize integration. This position offers impact across acquisition programs and ongoing space domain operations, enabling robust protection of space assets. Compensation / Benefits * Serve as Technical Advisor to influence operations across engineering, operations, and assurance areas and future mission design decisions for systems in acquisition. * Oversee integration and testing of space protection functions in delivered systems; analyze schedules and capability delivery against operational needs. * Assist in developing systems architectures and requirements; oversee integration of mission protection systems and mission IT to support operations. * Provide end-to-end system engineering across the program life cycle; support requirements development, interface control, technical specification reviews, architecture and CONOPS development. * Help develop standards, tools, and procedures for project use including risk, issue, opportunity, change, and information management. * Analyze options for government customers, communicating risks, impacts, and improvement opportunities to managers and contractors. * Review documentation, draft briefs, and represent the government in forums to facilitate streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardized integration. Tasks * US Citizen * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph * Bachelor's Degree in STEM or relevant field with 3+ years experience, or Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field with 1+ year experience * Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics * Full program lifecycle experience from concept to deployment and maintenance * Experience with requirements development, interface control documentation, technical specification review, architecture and CONOPS development * Familiarity with NRO missions, systems engineering processes * Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables; works independently and with teams; strong briefing and communication skills * Ability to engage with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates; self-starter who can define solutions with minimal guidance * Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment * Ability to drive collaboration and coordinate with multiple stakeholders Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Modern software architectures](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1684-modern-software-architectures) - [How to Navigate Professional Relationships in the Tech Industry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1276-how-to-navigate-professional-relationships-in-the-tech-industry) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2128-one-does-not-simply-make-architecture-decisions-alone) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)