• Systems Engineer Principal

    SAIC (TX)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the GCDN/OCP program in Charleston, SC location. This position is 100% remote.

    The candidate will:

    + Serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of Combat Data Networks (CDN) and Operational Command Posts (OCP) across global and tactical deployments.

    + Develop secure, scalable communications infrastructures, ensuring interoperability and mission-aligned functionality for CDN and OCP solutions.

    + Lead teams in building and integrating CDN systems to enable high-performance data transport and real-time analytics support in command post operations.

    + Architect and oversee the deployment of OCP systems, including tactical shelters, mobile command platforms, and secure communications hubs.

    + Manage the engineering process from concept to completion, including requirements definition, system design, testing, and operational readiness.

    + Develop and implement controls, processes, and enhancements to ensure the security, reliability, and operational effectiveness of military-grade CDN/OCP systems in contingency and forward-deployed environments.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelors and 9 yrs or more experience.

    + Must be a US Citizen with an **ACTIVE** secret clearance.

     

    Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2600351

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability