Mission Systems Engineer

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and programmatic interchanges, identify issues early, and provide engineering guidance that enhances overhead and tactical mission capabilities and accelerates kill-chain closure.
• Plan and execute GEOINT and multi-INT integration efforts, including automation of GEOINT computer vision and MTI workflows.
• Evaluate and integrate analytic modernization tools such as Thresher, FADE, Turbo, and other multi-INT exploitation environments.
• Conduct system trade assessments, interface evaluations, and lifecycle performance analyses to inform enterprise-level decisions.
• Develop high-quality briefings, technical documentation, and modernization roadmaps for Program and Project Manager engagements.
• Engage with users, stakeholders, and mission partners, collaborating with Landmark AOS engineers and domain experts to demonstrate and operationalize advanced processing and exploitation capabilities.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• Familiarity with analytic modernization tools (Thresher, FADE, Turbo) and multi-INT exploitation environments.
• Strong understanding of software architectures, spacecraft ground systems, and intelligence mission management workflows.
• Experience managing technical performance, schedules, interfaces, and risk.
• Background in secure cloud architectures (e.g., C2S, IC GovCloud) and Agile development.
• Proven success in fast-paced, collaborative environments, with strong communication skills across government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractor teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Active TS.SCI_wPoly clearance.

Pay

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000.

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift.