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Job Details
Job ID: 2503319-VIRGINIA_BEACH-VA
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-03-14
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Position, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.
Position Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our talented team. This role requires a balance of technical experience, conceptual thinking, and practical application to manage and evolve systems that integrate our navigation systems with recommended engineering solutions. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, both internally and for our clients.
Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
What You Can Expect:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Required Security Clearance:
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-03-14
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Position, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.
Position Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our talented team. This role requires a balance of technical experience, conceptual thinking, and practical application to manage and evolve systems that integrate our navigation systems with recommended engineering solutions. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, both internally and for our clients.
Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in all phases of Systems Engineering, including concept of operations, requirements engineering, architecture design, integration, and verification.
- Transform product requirements into comprehensive systems solutions, respecting technical constraints as well as time and budget limitations.
- Perform multifaceted system analysis and design tasks, ensuring alignment with client needs and system specifications.
- Develop interfaces relevant to navigation systems and conduct physical and functional configuration audits (PCA/FCA) as required.
- Carry out thorough Lifecycle cost analysis and estimation, along with decision analysis to optimize the value of system investments.
- Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies, informing requirements, system features, and resource allocation.
- Contribute to detailed information for the integration of navigation systems and/or applications, keeping in mind current needs and future scalability.
- Assist in development of initiatives in identity and access management, including directory services and automation, enhancing system security and efficiency.
What You Can Expect:
- A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
- A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in systems engineering.
- Knowledge of navigation systems is desirable.
- Competency in requirements definition, trade studies, interface definition, and systems integration.
- Ability to identify and manage technical risks and interdependencies.
- Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies.
- Effective communication skills for interfacing with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
Required Security Clearance:
- ship required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
- Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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