GEOINT Ground Software Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking GEOINT Ground Software Systems Engineer to support SAIC’s Prime

Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program,

supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the

acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

As the GEOINT Ground Software Systems Engineer, you will guide the development,

integration, and delivery of modern GEOINT mission capabilities. You will

partner closely with development contractors, mission partners, and senior

Government stakeholders to shape architectural direction, ensure engineering

rigor, and drive the evolution of scalable, resilient ground‑system software.

This position supports a broad portfolio of high‑visibility initiatives,

including evaluation of emerging technologies, definition and baselining of new

GEOINT capabilities, transition planning from legacy systems to cloud‑native

implementations, and full‑spectrum systems engineering (architecture,

requirements, CONOPS, interfaces, schedules, and dependencies). You will also

support test events, readiness reviews, and acquisition milestones to ensure

mission‑critical software services are delivered with traceability and technical

integrity.

Job Duties to include:

* Software development oversight — Interface with Government customers, SETA

partners, FFRDCs, and development contractors to oversee GEOINT software

development, integration, and delivery aligned with requirements and

architectural direction.

* Mission management portfolio leadership — Maintain cognizance of GEOINT

mission management efforts, including baselines, schedules,

interdependencies, risks, and cost drivers.

* Mission control & scheduling — Track and assess mission control, planning,

and scheduling software capabilities across the Ground Enterprise.

* Requirements & CONOPS engineering — Capture customer needs and translate them

into refined requirements, architectures, and CONOPS for GEOINT software

services.

* Cross‑organization technical integration — Coordinate technical discussions

with SMEs and stakeholders to define future space and ground capability needs

and shape system‑level decisions.

* Mission architecture planning — Conduct technical trade studies, evaluate

emerging technologies, and recommend future software service architectures.

* Performance & risk assessments — Evaluate performance, cost, schedule, and

risk impacts to existing and emerging GEOINT ground‑system implementations.

* Acquisition engineering — Develop systems engineering artifacts for

Statements of Work, RFPs, and acquisition documentation; support proposal

evaluations.

* Vendor evaluation — Review technical reports, design artifacts, and program

plans to ensure feasibility, compliance, and alignment with mission needs.

* Dependency management — Identify, analyze, and track technical and

acquisition dependencies across programs and organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience and Education:

* Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years

or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.

* Current and Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

* 3+ years supporting Intelligence Community GEOINT systems or capability

development.

* Strong understanding of overhead collection, mission management

architectures, and GEOINT mission systems.

* Demonstrated understanding of GEOINT user needs and operational environments.

* Experience with IC/DoD acquisition processes, program/project management, and

milestone readiness.

* Domain knowledge in Ground Software, cloud‑native architectures, or Space

Development Programs.

* Ability to operate independently and drive technical outcomes with limited

guidance.

* Ability to distill complex technical problems into clear, structured formats.

* Strong time‑management skills in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

* Effective communicator across diverse technical, operational, and leadership

audiences.

SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] 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

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