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SAIC

Systems Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

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Hampton, VA · On-site

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How much do sustainable systems engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustainable systems engineering in the United States is $142,070.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sustainable systems engineering?

A Sustainable Systems Engineering job involves designing, evaluating, and optimizing systems to minimize environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and functionality. Professionals in this field work across industries such as energy, transportation, manufacturing, and construction to integrate sustainable practices. Their responsibilities may include lifecycle assessments, renewable energy integration, waste reduction strategies, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of sustainable materials, energy systems, and optimization techniques.

What types of projects do sustainable systems engineers typically work on?

Sustainable Systems Engineers are commonly involved in projects that focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and integrating renewable technologies into existing processes. This can include designing sustainable buildings, optimizing manufacturing systems to use fewer resources, or developing waste management solutions. Many projects require close collaboration with architects, project managers, and environmental scientists to ensure holistic and effective outcomes. Working on such initiatives allows you to directly contribute to a company's sustainability goals while gaining experience with innovative green technologies and practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sustainable systems engineering?

To thrive as a Sustainable Systems Engineer, you need a strong background in systems engineering, environmental science, and sustainability principles, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software, CAD programs, and certifications like LEED or PMP can be highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, project management capabilities, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital for designing and implementing environmentally responsible systems that meet organizational goals and regulatory standards.

What do sustainable systems engineers do?

Sustainable systems engineers design, develop, and optimize systems that minimize environmental impact and promote energy efficiency. They analyze the lifecycle of products and processes, incorporate renewable resources, and use tools like modeling software to ensure sustainability goals are met. Their work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge of environmental regulations.
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Infographic showing various Sustainable Systems Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,070 per year, or $68.3 per hour.

Systems Engineer

SAIC

Hampton, VA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

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Job description

Job ID: 2615789
Location: Hampton, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-18
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is looking for a Data Integrity Associate System Engineer to join our team of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program. The ideal candidate serves as a member of the Engineering and Sustainment Systems Engineering Team. This position requires technical engineering experience, with a demonstrated understanding and application of systems engineering and configuration management principles and processes, mission planning/scheduling along with experience in systems engineering and sustainment of existing baselines. The position requires an understanding of data normalization and standardization, data integrity, and data and workflow identification and analysis. The successful candidate will be effective at face-to-face interaction with customers and other contractors to respond to requests for information, support technical meetings, technical interchanges and enterprise working groups. The candidate must be able to work independently and represent the program and SAIC at meetings and working groups with government and associate contractors. The candidate must be able to effectively interface with software developers and have a good understanding of how to communicate systems engineering requirements to software development teams.
Additionally, the candidate will provide the following modification and sustaining engineering design and analysis services in order to modify and sustain the fielding AOC WS baselines:
  • Review, analyze and recommend solutions with regard to Government requirements and design documentation.
  • Review, analyze and provide oversight of the Government plans, procedures and execution, provide Systems Engineering services to manage the Governments Product Lifecycle Management Tool (PLMT) or any other Government approved lifecycle tools used during the design, integration and testing of the AOC.
  • Ensure that all tools used in designing, developing, integrating or testing baseline releases are integrated with the Government PLMT and other Government approved tools.

Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors in Engineering and 3-5 years or more experience; Masters Engineering 1-3 years or more experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Working knowledge of the Agile software development process.
  • Experience with data flow and logic diagrams.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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