Senior Field Engineer

Senior Field Engineer

Job ID: 2617098

Location: Portsmouth, VA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Field Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Field Engineer in Portsmouth, VA.

Job Duties:

• Build and test hardware and software for Windows and Nutanix based systems.

• Patching for computer and network devices.

• PITCO testing and setup of hardware.

• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications.

• Troubleshoot serial connections.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity.

• Troubleshoot RF and time systems.

• Log and respond to site tickets.

• Troubleshoot legacy hardware and repair units for system sustainment.

• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.

• Acts as local on-site representative to customer organization.

• Participates in on site system integrations.

• Develops and updates system and process documentation as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Related bachelor''s and nine (9) years or more experience or Master''s degree and seven (7) years or more experience

• Technical Training in Electronics, Computers, or Networking or successful completion of U.S. Navy electronics "C" school.

• Experience in C4I Systems environments to include: systems requirements, operational requirements, test and evaluation.

• Must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP certification within 6 months of hire.

• Must have an active Secret security clearance to start and then must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

• Experience building and installing infrastructure.

• Must be able to obtain U.S. Passport.

• Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel required.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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