SAIC Systems Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SAIC.
SAIC
Systems Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I first met with the company at a campus interview for about 30 minutes and it was pretty laid-back. They asked questions about how I would teach someone else and about my past senior projects and any group work I had done. They also asked some behavioral questions about how I managed to do well in school. The second and final round interview was at their office in McLean, VA. I met with four different people, each for about 30 minutes. Everyone was in a different role and they asked about my resume and the classes I've taken. The interview wasn't super technical; it mostly focused on my thinking process and how I work with groups.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what Systems Engineering means to you?
SAIC
Systems Administrator
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really well-organized and started right on time. They asked professional questions, nothing like those silly questions you find on Google. It was all about my experience and knowledge, which was super helpful. They also took the time to explain what the company and the department do. Overall, a very informative experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- They seemed to want to gauge my existing knowledge and areas where I might need development.
- My experience and understanding of systems administration were the focus.
- They were assessing my practical skills and familiarity with the field.
SAIC
Systems Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
SAIC's hiring process was pretty standard for someone like me with over a decade in the field, but the ending was unexpectedly rude. They sent an automated email for the offer negotiation, which felt like a rejection after applying, not after going through interviews and getting an offer. You'd expect a call or at least an email from the recruiter, not an automated message that ignores the time invested.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain what CONOPS is and what it's used for?
- What is your experience with the different phases of Systems Engineering?
SAIC Systems Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SAIC interview reports.
“If a system can't reach a domain, what could be the problem?”
Read reports →“How do you connect a disk to a *nix system?”
Read reports →“Can you build a SV-1?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what CONOPS is and what it's used for?”
Read reports →“What Linux commands do you know and what are they used for?”
Read report →“What text editor do you prefer to use?”
Read report →“Do you know what an SOP is?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with High Availability (HA)?”
Read report →“How do you feel about being ghosted by SAIC?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 SAIC interview reports.