Is SAIC a good company to work for as a System Engineer?

System Engineer professionals working at SAIC have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 113 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of SAIC employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open System Engineer Jobs at SAIC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked System Engineer interview questions at SAIC .

Does SAIC pay System Engineer employees well?

System Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SAIC with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 113 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about System Engineer salaries at SAIC.

How happy are System Engineer professionals working at SAIC?

81% of System Engineer employees at SAIC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 47% in the past 12 months. System Engineer professionals have also rated SAIC with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SAIC?

Software Engineer (173) , Systems Engineer (113) , Senior Software Engineer (97) , Project Manager (71) , Analyst (65) , Program Manager (64) , Senior Systems Engineer (63) , Systems Administrator (55) , Software Developer (47) , Network Engineer (43) , Engineer (42) , Remote Pilot Operator (34) , Cyber Security Analyst (33) , Program Analyst (30) , Intern (29)

What are the pros of working at SAIC according to real employee reviews?

"The company also provides good benefits and the HR department is great to work with.." ((in 500 reviews)); "Good pay and centrally located in PA" ((in 321 reviews)); "I've been with the company a long time and I have worked with some great people over the years." ((in 292 reviews)); "Good work Life Balance.... highly dependent on the client and your team." ((in 157 reviews)); "Good salary and raises initially." ((in 146 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SAIC according to real employee reviews?

"Management was poor and ill" ((in 207 reviews)); "Managers don't seem to consider employees workloads and add additional employees to even out the workloads." ((in 74 reviews)); "No training and let go when contract ends." ((in 65 reviews)); "Middle and Upper management is less than worthless." ((in 57 reviews)); "grade caps; offer no bonuses; and extend minimal salary increases irrespective of outstanding and above and beyond performance evaluations." ((in 49 reviews))

SAIC System Engineer reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(113 total reviews)

Jim Reagan

Not enough data to show CEO approval

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Systems Engineer employees have rated SAIC with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 113 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Systems Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. SAIC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Systems Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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113 reviews

3.0

Oct 28, 2025

Fun work but disconnected

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The projects were interesting and the coworkers enjoyable. Immediate supervisor was very caring and supportive. Pay was great.

Cons

The work was for a specific project removed from the general company so I felt really disconnected from the company leadership and culture.

SAIC Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear you found the work and team enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to strengthen connections across the organization.

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Amazing place

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility to pursue interests is huge

Cons

A bit vague as to what role entails, contingent on earning a clearance of course

SAIC Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience at SAIC. We wish you success in your future endeavors - Don't forget to join our SAIC Alumni Connect Group to keep in touch! Join here: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/saic-alumni-friends-page

4.0

Jul 31, 2025

Good Company to Work for

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Leadership Competitive Pay Don't Micromanage

Cons

Sometimes left out, not sitting at company headquarters

SAIC Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience at SAIC. We wish you success in your future endeavors - Don't forget to join our SAIC Alumni Connect Group to keep in touch! Join here: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/saic-alumni-friends-page

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