$160,001–$200,000 Per Year
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Documentation Models, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, Hardware Quality Assurance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interoperability, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, Traceability, Trade Studies, United States Air Force (USAF), Validation Testing, Work From Home, Writing Skills
Systems Engineer
Job ID: 2614450
Location: San Diego, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 9, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: DevSecOps
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Apply systems engineering principles and best practices across the full lifecycle of a technical program, from concept to disposal.
- Develop, manage, and maintain system architecture models using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, UPDM, DoDAF).
- Lead the definition, decomposition, and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with program objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Conduct trade studies, analyses of alternatives, and risk assessments to inform key technical decisions and mitigate program risks.
- Define and manage system interfaces, ensuring interoperability and integration between system components.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and test engineers, to ensure a cohesive and integrated system design.
- Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure the system meets all requirements and is fit for purpose.
- Prepare and present technical documentation, system models, and briefings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work with program management to ensure technical solutions are developed on schedule and within budget.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the systems engineering discipline within the program.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a relevant technical field such as Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering on complex technical or aerospace/defense programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with proficiency in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, or Rhapsody.
- Strong understanding of the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis to system deployment and support.
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA).
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF.
- Proven track record in conducting trade studies, risk analysis, and interface control.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
- INCOSE certification (e.g., CSEP, ASEP) is highly desirable.
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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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.