SMM Systems Engineer

SMM Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2614194

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Jul 1, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

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 senior SIGINT Ground Mission Management Systems Engineer (SMM Systems Engineer) to support the LANDMARK AOS program in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will provide high‑impact technical and acquisition expertise across the full life cycle of mission management capabilities within the SIGINT Ground Systems Program Office (SGSPO). The position is central to guiding Government leadership through complex engineering, architectural, and programmatic decisions that shape the future of the customer's Ground Enterprise.

As part of the LANDMARK AOS team, you will work closely with world‑class system engineers, acquisition specialists, and mission domain experts to drive the successful delivery of modern, integrated mission management software and services. This includes supporting the evaluation, definition, and evolution of enterprise‑level architectures, ensuring solutions are technically sound, mission‑driven, and aligned with Government priorities.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in SIGINT mission management, agile software development, and enterprise integration. You will play a key advisory role in the development, assessment, and implementation of mission management capabilities, enabling the Government to deliver a resilient, scalable, and fully integrated mission thread across rapidly evolving operational needs.

Responsibilities to include

• Support end to end mission management support for SIGINT Ground Systems, advising Government leadership on acquisition strategy, program risk, portfolio priorities, and enterprise level decision making.
• Provide authoritative technical oversight of development contractors and Government sponsored efforts, ensuring all software and system activities align with requirements, architectural objectives, and enterprise mission needs.
• Drive analysis of complex mission threads, including technical baselines, dependencies, schedules, and risk posture, to inform enterprise planning and execution readiness.
• Perform detailed evaluations of developer proposals, system designs, technical reports, and program plans to assess technical feasibility, cost realism, and alignment with mission objectives.
• Define, derive, and document system level requirements and ensure proper linkage, traceability, and completeness across the mission management software lifecycle.
• Provide senior technical guidance to enable agile software development and the delivery of an integrated mission thread, ensuring architectural design and implementation meet Government and stakeholder mission management needs.
• Monitor and assess integration and development activities to verify system readiness for enterprise test events and to ensure alignment with current and future architectures.
• Deliver innovative architectural recommendations to address evolving mission needs, evaluate scope changes, optimize cost and performance, and guide long term architectural evolution.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors 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 clearance with Polygraph.

• Extensive experience in SIGINT mission management or closely related mission areas, including familiarity with current and future SIGINT satellite and ground collection systems.
• Strong technical understanding of SIGINT system functions including command and control, collection, mission processing, dissemination, and associated compliance policies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Government acquisition activities, including requirements definition, technical evaluation, system readiness assessment, and management of program documentation.
• Hands‑on experience drafting, maintaining, and managing systems engineering documentation and program artifacts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and mentor within cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong adaptability with the ability to operate effectively in environments with shifting priorities and evolving mission needs.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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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