Job Description Description SAIC is looking for a Sr. Ground Systems Engineer to support a dynamic program in Chantilly, VA. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. In this role you will provide Ground Systems Engineering support to critical programs and upcoming acquisitions. This support will include the following: * Develop ground architecture solutions and concepts, network and process diagrams to support the definition of a ground system * Review and evaluate contractor ground system solutions * Develop acquisition documentation for future ground system procurements * Use technical expertise in the areas of Mission Management, Command and Control, Mission Processing, Network Engineering, and Communications Engineering to provide recommendations for ground, network, and communications systems * Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks * Develop productive relationships with Prime/Subcontractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts * Author, review, and coordinate documents and data to aid the Government in decision-making * Participate and represent the customer in various Government and contractor meetings and attend contractor programmatic and technical reviews (eg PMR, PDR, CDR, and other meetings) to provide technical and programmatic-based ground system recommendations and risk assessments Qualifications TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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. * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph * Proficient at program/project management within the customer organization * Experience with small satellite ground systems a plus * Experience with NRO ground systems a plus * Available to travel domestically SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro forma annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. For SAIC benefits information, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability