$200,001–$240,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Cryptography, Cryptography Algorithms, DoD Acquisitions, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, GPS (Global Positioning System), Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, MATLAB, Mathematics, Microsoft Visual Studio, National Security Agency (NSA), Organizational Skills, People Management, Professional Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Evaluation, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, Work From Home
Systems Engineer Manager
Job ID: 2614109
Location: El Segundo, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior NAVWAR-Crypto Engineer with experience in systems engineering to join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team.
PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to provide NAVWAR-Crypto systems engineering expertise. Major duties of this position include:
Major duties of this position include:
- Provide systems engineering expertise to the team to accomplish:
o Support of GPS enterprise integrated system testing
o Support of GPS enterprise requirements, capabilities, architectures, concepts, designs, and technologies development
o Software implementation of Y-code and M-code cryptographic algorithms
o Validation of National Security Agency (NSA) operational key material
- Provide guidance and technical support for Crypto Management and NAVWAR
- Collaborate with the government team, other program government leads, external organizations, and prime contractors
- Actively participate as a Subject Matter Expert in the GPS requirements process
- Manage team members by providing performance feedback and technical guidance to enhance team capabilities and achieve mission objectives.
Qualifications
.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or Science
- 14+ years of overall experience
- Active Secret clearance
- GPS experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating software
- Demonstrated understanding of System Engineering practices, techniques, and procedures
- Demonstrated experience working with or for the government
- Demonstrated experience writing and delivering technical documents
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Desired
- Current/Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Experience with MS Visual Studio C++, Python, and MATLAB
- Experience and familiarity working with DoD acquisition organizations
- Experience working specifically on a Systems Engineering and Integration contract
- Experience and familiarity working with Space Systems Command
- Experience and familiarity working with cryptography and cryptographic systems
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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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Science Applications International Corp
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.