Senior Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corp

Middletown, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ATE Testers, Architectural Design, Computer Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Document Management, Documentation, Electromechanical Design, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Hardware Design, Information Technology & Information Systems, Mechanical Design, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Product Design, Product Reviews, Professional Services, Prototyping, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, System Integration (SI), System Readiness Review (SRR), System Test, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Technical Review, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Middletown, RI
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2614392

Location: Middletown, RI, United States

Date Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Senior Systems Engineer who will work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be part of a collaborative team of engineers and support technicians working to bring a variety of mechanical designs from the early concept stage all the way through prototype development and eventual transition to production.

More on the Role: This job requires a broad engineering skillset, well-developed work habits, and an eagerness and enthusiasm for solving engineering challenges. Your projects will include the design, documentation and testing of a wide array of systems in the areas of undersea defensive systems, torpedo test equipment, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), system design, and other evolving tasking.

Location: Work will be performed at 28 Jacome Way, Middletown, RI, and/or the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport. Travel to additional customer sites may be necessary.

Growth: Our management team is focused on enabling our engineers to succeed and achieve long-term career goals and promoting leaders from within our programs. We have multiple long-term programs within the local area and are continuously pursuing similar expansions in the future.

The System Engineer''s activities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

  • Providing system-level engineering support and expertise to a cross-functional team.

  • Providing preliminary solutions to engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity in an expeditious, efficient, and timely manner.

  • Apply knowledge and principles of architecture design, system integration, risk assessment/management, and other systems engineering disciplines to support recommendations to address these challenges.

  • Support prototype development and making technical recommendations to inform sponsor and partner of capability requirements and decisions.

  • Support the generation and maintenance of technical documentation such as Requirements Specifications, Concepts of Operation, Design Reviews, Product and Performance Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Compliance Matrices, Qualification Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports.

  • Development and documentation of engineering processes and standards in support of customer requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor''s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and two (2) or more years of related experience.
  • Must have an understanding of typical Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events followed during the design process, not limited to:
  • System Requirements Review (SRR)
  • Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
  • Critical Design Review (CDR)
  • Test Readiness Review (TRR).

Clearance Requirement:

  • Must have the ability to obtain and hold an Active Secret Clearance for the duration of work on the contract.

Desired Experience:

  • Experience developing documentation for and participating in milestone SETR events.
  • Electro-mechanical hardware design and engineering.
  • Experience with the marine environment and naval operations and systems.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams consisting of multiple engineering disciplines and technicians.

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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About the Company

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Science Applications International Corp

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/