{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ac49efade566d8a08a7441a3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac49efade566d8a08a7441a3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac49efade566d8a08a7441a3","title":"Lab Systems Engineer","description":"Job ID 2615312Location Chantilly, VA, USDate Posted 2026-08-05Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Systems EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC has an opportunity for a Lab Systems Engineer to join an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) team in Chantilly, VA. We need a proactive, detail-oriented systems engineer with polished communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate contributes to the success of the government and the SAIC team byProviding technical and programmatic support to the government for all lab activitiesProviding subject matter expertise to customer leadership on emerging technologies and initiatives related to space systems capabilitiesAdvising customer and enterprise leadership on efficacy of planned lab initiatives (cost, schedule, performance, and risk)Advising customer leadership on operational efficiencies, including systematic and innovative allocation of limited resources (e.g. personnel, power, space, and cooling)Representing customer in evaluating impacts to site architecture driven by capability changes; assesses innovative concepts and emerging lab capabilities for potential transition onto operational baselinesQualificationsRequiredMust be a US Citizen Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated current polygraphBachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and three (3) years or more experience, Master’s Degree in STEM or relevant field and one (1) year or more experience.Demonstrated expertise across full systems engineering lifecycle and project managementDemonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deliverablesBasic understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps concepts, Agile developmentPolished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment, confident presenting analysis and recommendations to all levels of governmentAbility to work independently and with a teamAbility to operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammatesExpert user in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio) DesiredUnderstanding of IT and cybersecurity principles, including cloud operations and layered defenseActive cyber certification at IAT Level 2 (i.e. Security+ CE)Experience developing staff products (briefings, analysis) on short deadlines (8 hours or less)Experience supporting senior government officialsTarget salary range $120,001 - $160,000. 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