Software Systems Engineer

Software Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2617302

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Software Systems Engineer with systems, software and network architect experience. You will elicit, document, and communicate systems and software requirements; develop and evaluate end-to-end architecture; and ensure designs are aligned with the operational environmental constraints (e.g. bandwidth, latency, system constraints, and sustainment). The role partners with internal and external stakeholders drive technical alignment and manage dependencies. There is an expectation to keep current with the development program''s progress and identify potential areas or concern as it pertains to schedule and technical expectations.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate across the project team, representing the technical requirements needed to accomplish mission objectives while seeking to understand and respond to the functional constraints that may affect technical implementation.
• Identify information and communication gaps and develop mitigation approaches to ensure that the technical team is providing well informed and effectively to the entire project team.
• Represent the technical team across key collaboration and information transfer boundaries.
• Represent the technical team in formal and informal meetings to ensure the technical requirements are appropriately understood, prioritized and utilized.
• Participate in defining and validating software architecture for a variety of developments within the office.
• Engage with technical and non-technical project team members to ensure the continued effectiveness of technical solution development.
• Interface effectively with contractor development teams to guide projects successful completion.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and poly in order to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor''s Degree in engineering, computer science or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Systems Engineering and Software Architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise working with multiple vendors to develop capabilities and integrate them into an overall system architecture.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Effective writing skills related to creating and editing strategic and technical briefings and documents.
• Experience with modern system software architecture.
• Experience with software development, Agile processes, and managing the use of JIRA type products.

Desired:

• Experience with telecommunication technologies.
• 2+ years' experience designing and implementing acceptance testing for complex integrated systems.
• Experience with IT and Network infrastructure design to include HW specs and selection, Operating System (both Linux and Windows), Network Topologies, and integrating centralized authentication.
• Experience with at least two scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, php.)
• Experience with virtualization environments (e.g. KVM, VMWARE.)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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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