Lead Systems Engineer

  • SAIC
  • VA
  • Apr 15, 2026

Job Description

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

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team of system engineers and system administrators
  • Experience with responding to TIER 3 level support
  • 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
  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 or more years of technical experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools
  • Experience with the accreditation process
  • 10 or more years of working in the IC
  • SCRUM certification
  • Related IT certifications are a plus