Agile Systems Engineer

SAIC · Chantilly

SAIC is seeking an Agile Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support SAIC’s large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), Advanced Ground Office.

The Mid‑Level Agile Systems Engineer supports the development, integration, and sustainment of complex mission systems, applying modern Agile and DevSecOps practices to accelerate capability delivery. This role expands on traditional systems engineering responsibilities—requirements, architecture, integration, testing—while operating within iterative development models. It is designed for candidates with several years of systems engineering experience who can engage across technical teams, help refine backlog items, coordinate sprint activities, and ensure capabilities meet mission performance needs.

Key Responsibilities to include:

Execute core systems engineering tasks including requirements elicitation, analysis, functional allocation, interface definition, and system architecture development.
Translate technical requirements and operational objectives into actionable Agile user stories and sprint‑level tasks.
Support Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Contribute to system design, integration activities, and end‑to‑end flow analysis for complex hardware/software systems.
Participate in systems requirements reviews, technical assessments, and interface standards development.
Develop documentation supporting technical issues, system performance requirements, scalability, availability, and security considerations for mid‑to‑large systems.
Support integration, verification, and validation efforts throughout iterative Agile releases.
Collaborate with software developers, architects, integrators, mission operators, and cybersecurity specialists to ensure cohesive system behavior.
Assist with risk identification, mitigation tracking, and configuration management activities.
Ensure traceability across user needs, system requirements, Agile features, and test/verification artifacts.

SAIC® 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 more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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