Senior Principal Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support Naval communications and networking programs in support of DoD customers. This role serves as a senior principal individual contributor responsible for full lifecycle systems engineering across complex Navy afloat and shore network programs including architecture design, validation and verification, test planning, and sustainment engineering. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Navy communications systems engineering, a strong understanding of DoD network architecture design and implementation, and demonstrated experience leading complex systems engineering efforts across multiple simultaneous programs. This position requires direct engagement with government program managers, fleet stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure worldwide naval communications capabilities. This role operates with significant independence, serving as a senior technical authority on complex systems engineering challenges across CONUS and OCONUS installations. The successful candidate will be a proven systems engineering leader capable of resolving high-priority fleet communication problems, driving baseline changes, and delivering innovative engineering solutions at an affordable life-cycle cost while serving as a prime technical contact and organizational spokesperson on significant systems engineering matters. This role is a REMOTE role that requires candidate to reside in SAN DIEGO, CA

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Principal Systems Engineer providing technical leadership across Navy afloat and shore network programs including CANES, ADNS, and related C4I systems Lead solution engineering efforts to achieve higher levels of performance, increased operational effect, and decreased operational risk delivered at an affordable life-cycle cost Perform Validation and Verification of system architecture across multiple Navy communications programs Lead and develop shore configuration design upgrades including routing and switching to deploy, maintain, and secure reliable worldwide communications for the Naval fleet Develop and deliver system design specifications identifying technical solutions for subtasks including functional configuration and security controls for all system configurations Plan and execute tests; identify milestones and timeframes associated with integrated test milestone events including Development Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT) Provide solution engineering including threshold metrics indicating minimum performance required to achieve required operational effects while being achievable through current state of technology at an affordable life-cycle cost Perform system analysis of data architecture and interface design to deliver implementation plans with traceability of system performance and design specifications to plan parameters Design, plan, and optimize system architecture to successfully reduce risk and mitigate service interruption during major IT transition projects Develop and deliver implementation plans including system checks to ensure implemented solutions are working in accordance with system performance thresholds and objectives metrics without disrupting existing services Plan future capabilities and execute baseline changes as Systems Engineering Lead across multiple Navy programs Coordinate multiple engineering entities across geographically dispersed sites including SSA SSC PAC, NCTAMSPAC, NCTAMSLANT, NCTS Naples, and NTCS Bahrain to complete projects on time Conduct Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities in accordance with Navy Operational Designated Approving Authority (ODAA) procedures Serve as organizational spokesperson and prime technical contact on significant systems engineering matters requiring coordination between multiple organizations 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.