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Lead Design Engineer

SAIC

SAIC

Design
North Charleston, SC, USA · South Carolina, USA · United States
Posted on Aug 9, 2025

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to join in and support our team at a customer site in North Charleston, SC.

The Lead Design Engineer will be focused on working directly with our customer to develop the next generation Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) that is installed on United States Marine Corps vehicles such as the Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV).

Duties and responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):

  • Direct interaction with our customer's Lead Systems Engineer to design and develop the components required for system implementation.
  • Be involved with the various stages of product development from initial design to prototyping, testing, and integration.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify and solve complex problems that may arise during the development process.
  • Utilize SolidWorks CAD software to create and modify designs under general direction and in adherence to project requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • Five (5) years of experience in Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).
  • Three (3) years of technical experience in support of C4ISR Projects.
    *Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.



Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.