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Senior Systems Engineer
Job ID: 2614230
Location: Hanahan, SC, United States
Date Posted: Jul 2, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the USMC in Hanahan, SC. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise to design, develop, test, and integrate systems that enhance the performance and reliability of the Combat Data Network or MAGTF Common Handheld for mission-critical operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, collaborative teamwork, and a deep understanding of system engineering standards and practices in support of Department of War (DoW) mission systems.
Job Duties:
- Provide systems engineering support for the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of Marine Corps systems.
- Conduct detailed systems analysis to define system design architecture, specifications, and operational workflows aligned with customer requirements.
- Design, document, and manage technical baselines, ensuring adherence to DoW standards and best practices.
- Develop and execute system test plans, integration procedures, and documentation to verify functional and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with other engineering and technical teams (network engineers, software developers, cybersecurity professionals) to ensure seamless system functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including failure analyses, and recommend corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Apply cybersecurity principles to ensure systems align with DoW RMF (Risk Management Framework) requirements, standards, and accreditation processes.
- Support system lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, risk mitigation, configuration management, and documentation updates.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, as needed.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including government program managers, to ensure deliverables meet mission objectives and timelines.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with five (5) years of relevant experience. Masters and three (3) or more years of work experience.
- Experience in systems engineering, preferably in a DoW or federal environment.
- Knowledge of networking and communication concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, routers, switches) relevant to the CDN or Marine Corps Systems.
- Experience in applying DoW cybersecurity best practices, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) alignment and system accreditation processes.
- Strong experience with systems design, analysis, integration, and testing in complex operational environments.
Required Security Clearance:
- Secret security clearance required on first day of employment.
Desired Certification:
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.