Senior Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking multiple levels of experienced Senior Systems Engineers or Principal System Engineers, ideally with signals intelligence experience, in support of the U.S. Army Comat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM), Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch (C5ISR-QRC). The goal of the C5ISR-QRC is to research and develop technologies that enable systematic processes for discovering, selecting, organizing, distilling, sharing, developing and using information to better understand the enemy and the enemy's environment during full-spectrum operations and provides advanced collection capabilities with the flexibility to address changes in the operational environment and signatures of interest to develop situational awareness by acquiring precise and timely information.

This position is on-site in Aberdeen, MD. Relocation allowance can be provided.

The System Engineer will:

• Provide engineering services from the inception of design to the final production release, including prototype fabrication; Validation and Verification; Onsite testing; Drawing revisions and updates; First Article Test and Inspection; and Quality Assurance
• Assess emerging requirements and develop technical concepts/implementation plans to rapidly meet organizational priorities and program objectives within a dynamic environment
• Develop solutions in a systems integration laboratory (SIL) environment, and perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements
• Perform site investigations to secure necessary data for studies and designs
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges
• Review engineering design proposals, design drawings, specifications and other technical document submissions and recommend improvements
• Utilize and red-line Qualification Test Plans, Performance Test Plans, Safety/Hazard Characterization Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports
• Resolution of change requests from customer, manufacturers, or suppliers
• Perform Reliability Analyses and Safety Engineering processes on systems

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Seeking multiple levels:
  • Principal: Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years' experience can be accepted in lieu of degree
  • Senior Principal: Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience; four (4) years' experience can be accepted in lieu of degree

Required Clearance:

• A Top Secret Clearance is required to begin employment; a TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to maintain employment

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' direct experience in signals intelligence, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development Contractor), DoD or other Agency (NRO, NGA, NSA, etc.) background
• Strong background in Agile development and experience with the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence) and ability to influence the program's transition to Agile development
• Strong background in Microsoft Office tools to include Project and Visio
• Able to build and maintain customer relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels

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

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

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.