Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2611407

Location: Alexandria, VA, United States

Date Posted: Apr 20, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This role requires an active Secret clearance and provides hybrid work flexibility, with on-site support required at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Support systems engineering activities across requirements analysis, architecture development, and technical integration.
• Develop system-level documentation including requirements, interface definitions, technical specifications, and engineering plans.
• Evaluate system performance, identify risks or gaps, and recommend technical solutions.

Coordinate with stakeholders to capture mission needs and translate them into actionable system requirements.

• Assist in systems planning, trade studies, engineering reviews, and technical assessments.

Provide technical support for capability development, modernization efforts, and technology transition activities.

• Prepare engineering briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• US citizenship

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or technical program support.
• Experience developing requirements, conducting analysis, or supporting systems architecture activities.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks, methodologies, or lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting technical or government programs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with requirements management tools or modeling environments (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, SysML).

Overview

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

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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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