Systems Engineer – Data Integration, Interoperability

SAIC

. Define, document, and maintain data exchange requirements, interface specifications, and interoperability standards .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data integration, interoperability solutions, and system architecture within DoD or Intelligence Community environments. Proficient in developing interface specifications, troubleshooting interoperability issues, and supporting mission systems through effective collaboration and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data IntegrationInteroperability SolutionsInterface SpecificationsTroubleshooting Interoperability IssuesExperience with UCI and OMS

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Hard Skills

Data Exchange RequirementsSchema UpdatesMessage DefinitionsMachine-to-Machine IntegrationsAPIsMiddlewareService-Oriented ArchitecturesXMLJSONMessage Schemas

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

KafkaActiveMQDDSAMQPMQTTNiFiMessage BrokersMiddlewareCloud-Native ArchitecturesDevSecOps

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDIntelligence CommunityCommand and ControlBattle ManagementISRAir OperationsSpace OperationsInteroperability StandardsInterface GovernanceAgile Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKafkaTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, document, and maintain data exchange requirements, interface specifications, and interoperability standards
Lead development and implementation of data integration and interoperability solutions across mission systems and external partners
Develop and maintain mappings between operational data exchanges, UCI messages, OMS interfaces, and external system interfaces
Analyze, map, and troubleshoot mission-system data exchanges across interconnected systems and interfaces
Support integration of UCI-based services, tactical data links, MTI products, NITF imagery, FMV, and related mission-system interfaces
Collaborate with architecture, cyber, cloud, integration, and test teams throughout the system lifecycle
Support development and review of ICDs, EICDs, interface requirements, message mappings, and data exchange documentation
Analyze impacts of schema updates, interface changes, new data sources, and evolving interoperability requirements
Support architecture, design, and implementation of message brokers, middleware, data translation services, and interoperability frameworks
Troubleshoot interoperability issues during integration, testing, exercises, demonstrations, and operational events
Support ARBs, EWGs, CCBs, and interface governance activities
Identify opportunities to improve interoperability, data quality, automation, and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

TS/SCI and US citizenship
Bachelor’s and 14+ years of experience; OR Master’s and 12+ years; OR PhD/JD and 9+ years
Experience supporting system integration, data integration, interoperability, or systems engineering activities within DoD or Intelligence Community environments
Experience developing interface specifications, data exchanges, schemas, message definitions, or interoperability standards
Experience supporting machine-to-machine integrations, messaging technologies, APIs, middleware, brokers, or service-oriented architectures
Experience troubleshooting interoperability, integration, or data exchange issues across distributed systems
Desired: Experience with UCI, OMS, XML, JSON, message schemas, service contracts, or related interoperability standards
Desired: Experience supporting command and control, battle management, ISR, air operations, space operations, or similar mission systems
Desired: Experience working with Link 16, VMF, IBS/CIB, MTI, NITF, FMV, or similar mission-system products
Desired: Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, DDS, AMQP, MQTT, NiFi, or similar platforms
Desired: Experience supporting ICDs, EICDs, interface governance, architecture reviews, or interoperability working groups
Desired: Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Agile engineering environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mission-focused work supporting defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets