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Ground Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS program, a large SETA contract supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and its end to end ...

SAIC

Ground Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

As the Ground Systems Engineer you will track deliveries, performance requirements, and integration activities across three major system acquisitions spanning five system program offices, providing ...

SAIC

Ground Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description The Ground Systems Engineer - Factory Liaison provides Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a Government Program Office Contracting Officer's Technical ...

SAIC

Ground Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description The Ground Systems Engineer - Factory Liaison provides Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a Government Program Office Contracting Officer's Technical ...

KBR

Ground Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Title: Ground Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

SAIC

Ground Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description The Ground Systems Engineer - Factory Liaison provides Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a Government Program Office Contracting Officer's Technical ...

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Ground C2 Systems Engineer

Warrenton, VA · On-site

Job Summary The Ground C2 Systems Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, testing, integration, and technical support for Ground Command and Control (C2) systems. The role leads ...

SAIC

Ground Systems Engineer

Aurora, CO

$120K - $160K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory ...

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Ground Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description


SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support the LANDMARK AOS program, a large SETA contract supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) and its end to end system acquisition mission in Chantilly, VA. This role sits within the Chief Architect's Office, where you will help guide the evolution of the customer's ground architecture and ensure major system acquisitions deliver against mission needs.
As the Ground Systems Engineer you will track deliveries, performance requirements, and integration activities across three major system acquisitions spanning five system program offices, providing the technical and acquisition insight needed to keep complex efforts aligned with enterprise-level architectural direction. You will have the opportunity to shape the implementation of Digital Engineering and support the transformation of GED's development as a leader in Digital Engineering and Agile principles.
Key Responsibilities to include:
  • Draft and deliver Communication Plans to foster implementation of enhanced Systems Engineering processes using a Digital Engineering foundation.
  • Align modernized Systems Engineering principles with DE tools and Agile principles.
  • Define, develop, and implement ground system architectures that enable advanced mission capabilities.
  • Analyze system requirements, shape technical solutions, and deliver clear architectural recommendations to government stakeholders.
  • Assess mission needs, transition paths, and future-state architectural options to guide enterprise evolution.
  • Partner with government technical and contracting teams to craft acquisition strategies and documentation that drive effective program execution.
  • Develop and review acquisition artifacts, including SOWs, Justifications for Approval, and Government Cost Estimates.
  • Support prototype acquisition planning, solicitations, evaluations, and awards across mechanisms such as IDIQ task orders.
  • Coordinate with System Program Office Thread Leads and program managers to maintain alignment across acquisition and engineering activities.
  • Participate in Agile teams and provide technical direction on engineering tools, processes, and digital solutions.
  • Offer informed feedback on GED Agile, Digital Engineering, and DevSecOps policies to improve governance suitability and consistency of adoption.
  • Inform internal and external partners on upcoming ground deliveries, architectural changes, and impacts to existing capabilities.
  • Communicate technical acquisition plans, program status, and key decisions to senior government leaders and executives.
  • Apply expertise in a major intelligence discipline (e.g., SIGINT, GEOINT) to shape and evaluate program requirements for mission success.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics) or equivalent; and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly.
  • 6+ years of Ground Systems experience.
  • Experience with system engineering processes and demonstrable expertise developing ground architectures for mission-critical systems.
  • Background supporting or leveraging GEOINT or SIGINT intelligence discipline.
  • Practical understanding of Agile practices within system acquisition environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in government acquisition strategies, documentation development, and full lifecycle program management.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to brief government stakeholders at all levels.

About Us
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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