Sr. Systems Engineer Integrator

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.

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.