SAIC

Principal Mission Engineer

SAIC$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with 9+ years of experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • 3+ years experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis and tool development.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and tool development.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver continual data feeds to users while monitoring overall data quality and status.
  • Design data pipelines from raw sources to SQL databases utilizing various formats including Excel, CSV, JSON, and XML.
  • Develop and maintain software for automating data monitoring, transfer, and processing.
  • Utilize data manipulation and visualization tools to present system status and historical trends to leadership.
  • Build and expand a toolchain pipeline integrating architecture design, software, and analysis tools with Python, bash, MATLAB, and SQL.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Engagement with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to national security and space domain awareness.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC seeks a Mission Data Engineer to join the GMASS Test & Evaluation team maintaining the UEWR and PARCS Ground Based Radars for the United States Space Force in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These systems track satellites and missiles in support of national security and global space domain awareness. In this role, you will build and maintain the data pipelines, automation, and analysis tools that turn raw radar data into actionable insight, working both independently and across multidisciplinary teams.

Job Duties
  • Deliver continual data feeds users and monitor overall data quality, health, and status.
  • Design data pipelines from raw sources to SQL databases across Excel, CSV, JSON, and XML formats.
  • Develop and maintain software to automate monitoring, transfer, and processing of data.
  • Use data manipulation and visualization tools to convey system status and historical trends to leadership.
  • Build and expand the toolchain pipeline integrating architecture design, software, and analysis tools using Python, bash, MATLAB, and SQL.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with 9+ years of related experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • 3+ years writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis and tool development.
  • Proficiency with Python for data analysis and tool development.

Desired
  • Database administration and/or management experience with PostgreSQL databases.
  • Experience with radar systems, satellite tracking, missile defense, or related domains.
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, and mission analysis techniques and tools.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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