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Electro Optical Engineer

SAIC -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Requirements specification
Requirements design
Optics
Requirements analysis
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Productivity software
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job ID: 2612601

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Electro‑Optical (EO) Engineer to join Landmark AOS, SAIC’s Prime SETA program in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS delivers critical Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) expertise to the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED)—the organization responsible for designing, acquiring, and integrating the nation’s most advanced space and ground systems across the full mission lifecycle.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor driving the development and modernization of next‑generation EO GEOINT mission processing capabilities. You will collaborate closely with government leaders, development contractors, and mission partners to shape resilient, high‑performance solutions that directly support national security priorities.

Key Responsibilities to include:

Advance EO resiliency initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and guiding mission‑enhancing solutions in partnership with IC stakeholders.
Maintain technical cognizance across a broad GEOINT mission processing portfolio, tracking baselines, schedules, dependencies, risks, and cost drivers to ensure program success.
Oversee Prime Contractor development efforts, providing technical insight and ensuring software development, integration, and testing activities align with government requirements and mission objectives.
Advise senior and mid‑level government leadership on architectural decisions, investment strategies, acquisition priorities, and risk assessments shaping the future Ground Enterprise.
Develop and coordinate Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for new capabilities, ensuring alignment across mission threads and stakeholder organizations.
Define enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements that guide the development of modern, scalable GEOINT processing applications.
Conduct performance assessments and deliver cost, schedule, and risk impact analyses for current and future Ground architecture implementations.
Evaluate vendor proposals and technical documentation, assessing design artifacts for alignment with mission needs, technical standards, and acquisition best practices.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and 7+ years; PhD/JD and 4+ years. Relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
Experience with Electro‑Optical systems, including tasking, command & control, collection, mission processing, or dissemination.
Knowledge or understanding of AI/ML advancements relevant to EO mission processing.
Domain knowledge in Ground Software, Space Development Programs, or Mission Operations.
Experience supporting requirements development and definition activities.
Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information across diverse customer and corporate audiences.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office tool suite.
Experience as an EO GEOINT Engineer or EO Thread Lead a PLUS !

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