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# SETA Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_saic2-2618474

## About the Role

currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered.** + Bachelor's Degree with 9 or more years of technical experience. + Demonstrated experience serving as a 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

SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort.
This opportunity will be in 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. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications: + **Must