Systems Engineer

SAIC

. Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture definition, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, architecture development, and systems integration. Proficient in supporting enterprise modernization and cybersecurity initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisCybersecurity InitiativesTechnical DocumentationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationTechnical AnalysisProgram IntegrationTest PlanningValidationVerificationOperational AssessmentArchitecture DevelopmentProcess ImprovementPerformance Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeam CoordinationMeeting Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Power BISharePointPower AutomateJiraConfluenceMicrosoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPSecurity+Systems EngineeringAgile

Industry Keywords

DoDNAVWARNIWCCybersecurity FrameworkRMFZero TrustDigital TransformationEnterprise ITInformation WarfareMilitary Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture definition, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment
Participate in technical working group, technical interchange, and integrated product team (IPT) planning meetings
Prepare briefs and maintain meeting minutes and meeting artifacts
Support development of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), CONOPS, requirements documentation, interface definitions, and architecture products
Work with and advise on process improvement
Support system, network, data, and interface architecture development
Participate in systems integration, validation, verification, and test activities
Support the test director in monitoring, measuring, recording, and reporting planned testing events, including Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Support enterprise IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and automation initiatives
Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, program managers, and technical authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business, Political Science, or related discipline and two (2) years of related experience
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVWAR, NIWC, or other federal government organizations
Experience performing systems engineering, technical analysis, or program integration activities supporting complex IT, cybersecurity, communications, or information warfare systems
Experience developing, analyzing, and managing system requirements, engineering documentation, and technical reviews
Experience supporting enterprise modernization, digital transformation, technology integration, or architecture initiatives
Experience supporting systems integration, test planning, validation, verification, or operational assessment activities
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
Experience developing executive briefings, technical reports, and project documentation
Experience with data analysis, operational metrics, dashboards, or performance reporting
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance before start
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start
Desired: Experience supporting NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO Digital, PEO C4I, or Navy Information Warfare organizations
Desired: Experience supporting NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or Zero Trust initiatives
Desired: Proficiency with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project
Desired: Experience supporting test and evaluation activities for military systems
Desired: PMP, Security+, Systems Engineering, Agile, or related certifications