Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This role requires an active Secret clearance and provides hybrid work flexibility, with on-site support required at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Support systems engineering activities across requirements analysis, architecture development, and technical integration.
• Develop system-level documentation including requirements, interface definitions, technical specifications, and engineering plans.
• Evaluate system performance, identify risks or gaps, and recommend technical solutions.
  Coordinate with stakeholders to capture mission needs and translate them into actionable system requirements.
• Assist in systems planning, trade studies, engineering reviews, and technical assessments.
  Provide technical support for capability development, modernization efforts, and technology transition activities.
• Prepare engineering briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• US citizenship

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or technical program support.
• Experience developing requirements, conducting analysis, or supporting systems architecture activities.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks, methodologies, or lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting technical or government programs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with requirements management tools or modeling environments (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, SysML).