Highlights
SAIC is seeking a systems-minded Digital Engineer who want to make a meaningful impact on national security as members of a high-performing Digital Engineering team supporting the U.S. Space Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission area evolutionary ground segment. This engineering role can support various team members as we shape system concepts, model operational needs, inform requirements, and support both a prime contractor and USSF partners in developing next-generation OPIR capabilities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $60,001–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Website | https://jobs.saic.com/ |
Description
Systems Engineer Associate
Job ID: 2617682
Location: Dayton, OH, United States
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits: Click here
Share: mail
Apply Now >
Apply Now >
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a systems-minded Digital Engineer who want to make a meaningful impact on national security as members of a high-performing Digital Engineering team supporting the U.S. Space Force's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission area evolutionary ground segment. This engineering role can support various team members as we shape system concepts, model operational needs, inform requirements, and support both a prime contractor and USSF partners in developing next-generation OPIR capabilities. Location is either in Dayton, Ohio or Boulder, Colorado
Job Duties:
- Develop digital models of operational concepts and stakeholders need for a modular open systems approach (MOSA) architecture hosting high-performance data-processing applications.
- Model and support the analysis of system requirements that address identified stakeholder needs.
- Deliver digital modeling artifacts that support development teams in releasing integrated hardware and software solutions.
- Develop digital modeling artifacts to document system architecture, requirements, verification status, and development roadmaps.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 0-2 years of related experience
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using SysML 1.x through academic or professional work.
- Familiarity with IEEE 15288 systems engineering processes.
Desired:
- Two or more years of Cameo experience.
- Prior experience in software engineering, high-performance computing, or remote-sensing data processing.
- Experience developing scripts, integration tools, or domain-specific languages (DSLs) for modeling.
- Experience with DoDAF, UAF, or SysML 2.
Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. 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.
Share: mail
Apply Now >
About Company
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.