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Undersea Systems Engineer

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Submarine/Undersea Systems Engineer for a position located at the Washington Navy Yard located in Washington, DC. This position is 100% onsite.  

Job Duties:

  • Provide acquisition support for the acquisition and life-cycle management of submarine and undersea systems to include all phases of project and systems management from initial capabilities documentation to system delivery and follow-on life cycle support.
  • Provide technical analysis and program/project management to support the acquisition of undersea systems, provide scope, guidance, and assessment of trade studies, technical assessments, produce/review/validate technical configuration documentation and assist in the document control process, schedule and support acquisition milestone events/reviews, and provide assessments and analysis for cost estimates and cost control actions.
  • Coordinate and participate in program and technical status meetings/reviews, developing inputs, documenting proceedings, and tracking action items. 

Qualifications

Education and experience:

  • Shall have a Bachelor's degree or six (6) years of experience; years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree with a preference in a technical/engineering field of study.
  • Shall have at least five (5) years of experience providing technical and program management support for the acquisition or life-cycle support of a submarine Program Office.

Required clearance:

  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Poly.

 Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with undersea systems, deep submergence systems, remotely operated or autonomous undersea systems.
  • Experience with Navy acquisition, Navy Shipbuilding, Submarine/Undersea domain. 

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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