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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,001.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1dc5a145-1164-4783-b8e6-69d2a6bed45c

## About the Role

* Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
 * Bachelor's Degree with 10 or more years of technical experience
 * Demonstrated experience serving as the Lead Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software
 * Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements
 * Ability to multi-task on large complex IT efforts
 * Detail-oriented and highly organized
 * Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools
 * 10 or more years of working in the IC
 * Experience working the development of autonomous vehicles

## Description

Are you a highly motivated Systems Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact? SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team where your analytical expertise and solution-oriented mindset will drive key system development projects from inception through delivery. Join SAIC and lead the charge in a pivotal role that rewards initiative and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

 * Key Responsibilities:
 * Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
 * Analyze mission-level objectives and translate into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS)
 * Strategically review developer's systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
 * Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives
 * Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders
 * Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery
 * Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations
 * Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders
 * Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events


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