Controls Engineer

Job ID: 2616848

Location: Aurora, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Mechanical Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

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 top-notch Controls Engineer to join our talented team in Aurora, CO. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph or the ability to obtain.

This position is responsible for oversight, planning, and execution of the ICS Program tied to an Intelligence Community client location. The focus of this position is on operational technology (OT); however, experience and expertise with information technology (IT) systems is required.

In this role you will support development, implementation and operation of the ICS on site. Review and recommend upgrades, extensions, and recapitalization of the ICS network; and participate in site long-term planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to and coordinating with site U.S. government representatives at multiple seniority levels.
• Articulating technical ICS concepts to audiences at different knowledge levels.
• Reviewing 3rd party assessments and work products.
• Creating reports and presentations on ICS projects and strategy.
• Ensuring OT assets and interests work in concert with the IT systems and components.
• Developing and maintaining the site ICS specifications.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• TS/SCI with Polygraph or ability to obtain before starting work (US Citizenship required).
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of demonstrated experience in engineering, cybersecurity, IT or related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph.
• Familiarity with the client.
• Appropriate OT certifications and certificates (CISA, GICSP, COTSS and the like).

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.