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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Manager - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,001.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Product Software Implementation Methods, System Testing, M-code, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-systems-engineer-manager-52810610 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or Science * 14+ years of overall experience * Active Secret clearance * GPS experience * Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating software * Demonstrated understanding of System Engineering practices, techniques, and procedures * Demonstrated experience working with or for the government * Demonstrated experience writing and delivering technical documents * Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams * Excellent analytical and organizational skills Desired * Current/Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance * Experience with MS Visual Studio C++, Python, and MATLAB * Experience and familiarity working with DoD acquisition organizations * Experience working specifically on a Systems Engineering and Integration contract * Experience and familiarity working with Space Systems Command * Experience and familiarity working with cryptography and cryptographic systems ## Description Description SAIC is seeking a Senior NAVWAR-Crypto Engineer with experience in systems engineering to join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to provide NAVWAR-Crypto systems engineering expertise. Major duties of this position include: Major duties of this position include: * Provide systems engineering expertise to the team to accomplish: o Support of GPS enterprise integrated system testing o Support of GPS enterprise requirements, capabilities, architectures, concepts, designs, and technologies development o Software implementation of Y-code and M-code cryptographic algorithms o Validation of National Security Agency (NSA) operational key material * Provide guidance and technical support for Crypto Management and NAVWAR * Collaborate with the government team, other program government leads, external organizations, and prime contractors * Actively participate as a Subject Matter Expert in the GPS requirements process * Manage team members by providing performance feedback and technical guidance to enhance team capabilities and achieve mission objectives. Qualifications .Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or Science * 14+ years of overall experience * Active Secret clearance * GPS experience * Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating software * Demonstrated understanding of System Engineering practices, techniques, and procedures * Demonstrated experience working with or for the government * Demonstrated experience writing and delivering technical documents * Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams * Excellent analytical and organizational skills Desired * Current/Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance * Experience with MS Visual Studio C++, Python, and MATLAB * Experience and familiarity working with DoD acquisition organizations * Experience working specifically on a Systems Engineering and Integration contract * Experience and familiarity working with Space Systems Command * Experience and familiarity working with cryptography and cryptographic systems Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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