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Senior Systems Engineer

Saic, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405

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Job ID: 2600254 Location:

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, United States Date Posted:

Jan 12, 2026 Category:

Software Subcategory:

SW Systems Engr Schedule:

Full-time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required:

None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret Potential for Remote Work:

Remote Benefits:

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SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team.

While this role is 100% remote, priority will be given to East Coast candidates.

The Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive systems engineering and testing documentation, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and representing the engineering domain to our customers. The role involves managing engineering and test events, analyzing results, and publishing detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement systems engineering and testing documentation.

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Software/Integration, Cyber, PM, CM, and Logistics.

Represent the Systems Engineering and Testing domains to customers.

Manage and oversee engineering and test events, including creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.

Analyze engineering and test results and publish detailed reports.

Develop test plans mapped to requirements and operational use cases.

Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to plan and execute tests.

Report the status of engineering and testing activities to sponsors.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or related fields.

Experience planning and executing developmental and operational testing activities.

Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and systems development and testing policies.

Proficiency in developing test documentation (test plans, procedures, and reports).

Strong understanding of communication systems principles and technologies.

Experience with interoperability testing and troubleshooting complex systems.

Knowledge of emergency response systems and their integration with communication networks.

Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including risk management frameworks.

Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using statistical methods.

Experience with requirements management, verification, and validation processes.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

Prior hands‑on work with public safety or military emergency response systems.

Knowledge of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for first responders and joint operations.

Experience working with DHS SAFECOM, NIST PSCR, or NPSTC standards.

Knowledge of LTE/5G integration with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.

Experience with satellite communications and emergency response redundancy planning.

Familiarity with spectrum management tools and NTIA/DoD frequency coordination processes.

Proficiency in test instrumentation (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators).

Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., OPNET, MATLAB, STK).

Experience with automated test tools and data visualization software (e.g., Python, R, Power BI).

Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP), Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), or DAWIA Test & Evaluation Level II/III certification.

Security+ or CISSP certification.

Experience coordinating with PMOs, PEOs, and operational stakeholders.

Ability to manage test schedules, resources, and risk.

PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

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