> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2624103-geoint-software-radar-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2624103-geoint-software-radar-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). --- # GEOINT Software Radar Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Engineering, Geospatial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Systems - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1fec4628-731b-4115-9ba2-df247aa4b7be ## About the Role * Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. * Current and Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. * 3+ years supporting Intelligence Community GEOINT systems or capability development. * Strong understanding of overhead collection, mission management architectures, and GEOINT mission systems. * Demonstrated understanding of GEOINT user needs and operational environments. * Experience with IC/DoD acquisition processes, program/project management, and milestone readiness. * Domain knowledge in Ground Software, cloud-native architectures, or Space Development Programs. * Ability to operate independently and drive technical outcomes with limited guidance. * Ability to distill complex technical problems into clear, structured formats. * Strong time-management skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments. * Effective communicator across diverse technical, operational, and leadership audiences. ## Description SAIC is seeking GEOINT Radar Systems Engineer to support SAIC's Prime Program, Aretuza in Chantilly, VA. Aretuza 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., * Interface with Government customers, SETA partners, FFRDCs, and development contractors to oversee GEOINT software development, integration, and delivery aligned with requirements and architectural direction. * Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission management efforts, including baselines, schedules, interdependencies, risks, and cost drivers. * Track and assess mission control, planning, and scheduling software capabilities across the Ground Enterprise. * Capture customer needs and translate them into refined requirements, architectures, and CONOPS for GEOINT software services. * Coordinate technical discussions with SMEs and stakeholders to define future space and ground capability needs and shape system-level decisions. * Conduct technical trade studies, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend future software service architectures. * Evaluate performance, cost, schedule, and risk impacts to existing and emerging GEOINT ground-system implementations. * Develop systems engineering artifacts for Statements of Work, RFPs, and acquisition documentation; support proposal evaluations. * Review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans to ensure feasibility, compliance, and alignment with mission needs. * Identify, analyze, and track technical and acquisition dependencies across programs and organizations. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)