Technology

Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

SAICPascagoula, MS🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Systems Engineer role at SAIC offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge C5ISR systems for naval vessels, fostering significant career growth in a transformative venture. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong engineering background, relevant shipboard C5ISR experience, and an active Secret clearance, ready to develop and refine critical systems in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type

Hybrid

Level

Mid Senior

Job Description

Description SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands. This position is hybrid and the candidate must live within an hour of Pascagoula, MS. This position is contingent upon award news, anticipated in Fall 2026.

Duties:

Develop, update, and maintain project Systems Engineering documents including stage 4 and 5 test procedures, engineering block diagrams, and system manuals for shipboard C5ISR systems
Works with the multidisciplinary technical team to ensure successful shipboard industrial test procedures development and testing View all Shipyard C5ISR Integration opportunities here Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Engineering Bachelors degree and two (2) years or more relevant experience with shipboard C5ISR experience on one or more of these systems: radio communication racks, Interior Communications(Alarm/Safety/Warning), shipboard CGOne/Unclass/SIPRNET LANs, Surface Search Radar, Navigation Distribution system, Integrated Bridge System; BS degree maybe offset with an additional 4 years of relevant C5ISR experience. Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance
Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF)
IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CISSP or equivalent (or willing to obtain within 180 days of hiring)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements

Must have experience in one of the three C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Systems:

Navigation Data Distribution System (NDDS) with Gyrocompass or Speed Log experience
OR Sonar Mission System experience
OR Seawatch and Moriah experience

Desired Qualification and Experience:

Proficiency with Autocad, Adobe and Microsoft Office suite

Skills

Microsoft Office