SAIC

Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with nine years of relevant experience or eleven years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
  • Strong ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of Tactical Communications Systems and Tactical Networking.
  • Experience in integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM systems, such as SMART-T or JNN.
  • Ability to configure CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Missile Defense Agency with THAAD missile system deployment and testing.
  • Follow detailed test procedures in fast-paced environments.
  • Travel to various locations for THAAD operations and testing as specified by the agency.
  • Deploy and provide support for Tactical Communications systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to travel both CONUS and OCONUS on short notice.
  • Experience working with advanced missile defense systems and tactical communication technology.
  • Gain exposure to high-stakes military operations and support the Warfighter.
  • Be part of a collaboration-focused team that values flexibility and adaptability.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The candidate should be a self-starter and be able to operate with minimal supervision. The candidate must have a willingness to learn. The candidate must be flexible and work well with other team members. The candidate must be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS with short notification times to support the Warfighter. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well. Daily duties will be conducted at S3I in Huntsville, AL.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the Missile Defense Agency with the Deployment, Testing, Integration and Upgrading of the THAAD missile system equipment pieces of the Tactical Operations Station (TOS) and Launch Control System (LCS)
  • Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment.
  • Travel to various location specified by the Missile Defense Agency in support of THAAD operations and testing.
  • Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years' relevant experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Deep understanding of Tactical Communications Systems and/or Tactical Networking.
  • The ability to support mission requirements during evenings and weekends as scheduled.
  • Must be physically fit with an ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds with little to no assistance.
  • Must have experience integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems in one or more of the following: SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, and JNN.
  • Ability to create and edit configurations for CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls as it pertains to current and future network infrastructure.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport.

Desired Skills:
  • A working knowledge of Link-16 Data protocols
  • Ability to research, test and understand communication equipment and provided organized thoughts and suggestions in reference to that equipment in a concise and understandable manner.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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