Design Engineer Principal at SAIC

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, System Implementation, Networking, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT, DoD Frameworks, ATO Process, Defense Acquisition Lifecycle, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, System Integration, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Infrastructure Services

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex Infrastructure Services initiatives across Naval portfolio. This role will drive the planning, execution and delivery of mission critical technology programs, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, cybersecurity standards, and evolving defense priorities. Work is performed in San Diego, CA. The Design Engineer will report to the Program Manager and play a key role in supporting the overall execution and performance. This position requires close coordination with cross functional teams and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical acumen, program leadership, and stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to translate strategic goals into executable project plans across a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment. This position is contingent upon award news, expected in July 2027. Key Responsibilities: Lead end to end delivery of modernization projects supporting naval systems, infrastructure and applications. Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Coordinate cross functional teams including engineering, contacts, finance and other product owners. Serve as the primary interface between technical teams, product owner, and government stakeholders. Ensure compliance with DoD standards, security requirements and acquisition frameworks. Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and technical challenges to maintain program momentum. Drive agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies to improve execution speed and adaptability. Oversee system integration, testing, deployment and transition to sustainment. Provide regular status reporting, executive briefing and performance metrics to program manager and leadership. Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of modernization projects for naval systems, infrastructure, and applications. Coordinate cross-functional teams and serve as the primary interface between technical teams and government stakeholders.