Sr. Systems Engineer Integrator

**Description** SAIC is seeking an **Sr. Systems Engineer Integrator** in Chantilly, VA to support SAIC’s large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), Advanced Ground Office. With a background in support to Space Programs providing Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration, you will work with stakeholders to provide end-to-end closure of requirements for space programs (Indications and Warnings (I&W)/ Integration and Closure (I&C)), consult with Government leads, develop CONOPS, participate in verification, test and systems integration efforts, and conduct gap identification, analysis, and assessments. In this senior role, you will serve as a cross-functional integrator, drive integration and migration planning, and serve as the ultimate advocate for client mission success. This position requires on-site support at customer locations and is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities to include: + Lead integration planning, design, and execution across enterprise cloud and tactical edge environments, ensuring seamless interoperability between systems, data services, and third-party applications within an open-architecture framework. + Translate integration requirements into technically sound interface control documents, API specifications, and data exchange agreements that support bi-directional, cross-platform data sharing across classified and unclassified network domains. + Serve as the primary technical liaison between Government stakeholders, vendors, and development teams to ensure integration requirements are accurately captured, communicated, traceable, and verifiable throughout the program lifecycle. + Evaluate and validate platform integration capabilities including data onboarding and normalization, credential authority, object databases, API performance, and interoperability across multiple security domains. + Participate in product demonstrations, design reviews, and agile development cycles, providing rapid technical assessment of integration solution compliance against documented requirements and operational needs. + Collaborate with vendors, partners, requirements analysts, and Government stakeholders to identify and resolve integration risks, dependencies, and technical gaps throughout the program lifecycle. + Lead the integrating and implementation of designs and architectures across and into multiple systems and platforms. + Conduct in-depth analysis of intelligence information requirements and operational environments. + Develop and maintain planning baselines to support program execution and technical decision-making. + Lead the creation and management of integration schedules, migration plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with program objectives and client needs. + Interact frequently with internal and external senior management and customer representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual matters. + Work closely and effectively with the Architecture Lead to identify, test, and implement technical solutions. + Directly manage and mentor subordinate engineers and experienced specialist staff who operate with significant latitude and independence. + Collaborate with senior management to review operational outcomes and ensure organizational objectives are being met. + Establish and enforce operating policies and procedures that govern departmental and cross-functional work units. + Interpret and apply government-wide policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant operations. **Qualifications** Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science/Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline or technical degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. + Active Top Secret/SCI /w Poly + 15+ years of experience in systems integration, IT architecture, and/or SIGINT solution design. + Demonstrated experience supporting intelligence community (IC) or DoD programs, particularly systems engineering, systems integration, testing, architectural and engineering documentation. + Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, integration methodologies, and migration planning. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Experience developing and managing program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. + Ability to interpret and apply organizational and contractual policies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. + Comfortable operating in project-based, customer-facing environments, including on-site engagements. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2615970 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability