Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Science Applications International Corp

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Communication Systems, Communications Architecture, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Configuration Management, Data Science, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Fast Fourier Transform, Fortune 500 Customers, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interoperability, Military, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security Agency (NSA), Network Architecture/Engineering, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Professional Services, Project Engineering, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, ScrumMaster, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Tactical Communications, Tactical Communications System, Tactical Operations, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Top Secret Clearance, Work From Home
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
18 days ago

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Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Job ID: 2612803

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: May 20, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Join a winning team! SAIC is seeking a highly experienced candidate with extensive knowledge of Personnel Recovery (PR) and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations, national SIGINT and GEOINT systems, tactical communications, and mission integration support. The ideal candidate will provide technical and operational expertise supporting the integration of national systems into PR-CSAR architectures and operational workflows.

This position requires a subject matter expert capable of supporting Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) development, interoperability efforts, operational testing, training, and systems integration activities supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security Agency (NSA), and external mission partners.

The selected candidate will make a direct impact supporting national-level PR-CSAR capabilities through operational expertise, technical analysis, customer engagement, and mission-focused systems integration efforts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and support Personnel Recovery / Combat Search and Rescue (PR-CSAR) CONOPS and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) utilizing national SIGINT and GEOINT systems.
  • Provide SIGINT and GEOINT Subject Matter Expertise (SME) supporting optimization and integration of national PR architectures with tactical communications and operational systems.
  • Support operational testing, analysis, exercises, and evaluations for PR-CSAR capabilities, including development of lessons learned and mission recommendations.
  • Provide technical support and documented input for PR-CSAR classification guides, message handling formats, TCPED processes, and associated operational documentation.
  • Conduct customer outreach, training, technical interchange meetings, and integration support activities with Government, military, and external mission partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience; master's degree and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with active/current Polygraph.
  • 15+ years of experience supporting Personnel Recovery (PR), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), SIGINT, GEOINT, tactical communications, or related mission operations.
  • Demonstrated experience developing CONOPS/TTPs and integrating national systems with tactical communications and operational architectures.
  • Working knowledge of PR/CSAR systems and procedures including TCPED processes, FFT, BFT, survival radios, beacon devices, military messaging formats, and telecommunications/network architectures.

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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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
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