SAIC

Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years can substitute for a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance required; U.S. Citizenship mandatory.
  • Experience with proximity fuzes, APKWS operations, or munitions systems essential.
  • Practical knowledge of load, assembly, and pack processes in military or similar environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate interactions among U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for Proximity Fuze efforts, focusing on qualification and supply challenges.
  • Collaborate with U.S. Navy and Air Force to ensure compatibility in APKWS developments.
  • Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) for APKWS project initiatives.
  • Coordinate with Tri-Service and AvMC on APKWS developments and U.S. Army equipment needs.
  • Produce required documentation for safety organizations concerning shipping and handling of new APKWS variants.
  • Manage APKWS Load, Assembly, and Pack operations with Letterkenny Munitions Center.
  • Conduct Stockpile Reliability Testing for APKWS and perform qualification tasks for the XM650 container.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills.
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge military technology projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-service engagement.
  • Opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of U.S. military capabilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. This role involves providing critical engineering and technical support to ensure the successful development, qualification, and sustainment of systems and capabilities for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army.

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:
  • Provide support for Proximity Fuze efforts, including qualification of Navy Dual Safe and working on engineering and supply challenges for the Single Safe Prox Fuze.
    • Collaborate with the U.S. Navy and Air Force to ensure cross-service compatibility and coordination on APKWS developments and operations.
    • Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) for APKWS.
    • Coordinate with Tri-Service and AvMC Science & Technology initiatives regarding future APKWS developments, including assessing applicability for U.S. Army requirements.
    • Engage with safety organizations to produce required documentation to support shipping, storage, and material release processes for new APKWS variants.
    • Provide critical program support for TAGM, PM ACE/SHIELD, and APKWS-based systems
    • Manage APKWS Load, Assembly, and Pack operations with Letterkenny Munitions Center for all Army APKWS builds.
    • Develop and manage Stockpile Reliability Testing processes for APKWS.
    • Perform qualification activities for the XM650 container.


Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree


Required Clearance:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required


Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience with proximity fuzes, APKWS operations, and/or munitions systems
  • Hands-on experience with load, assembly, and pack processes at military depots or similar facilities
  • Proven ability to manage cross-service interactions with U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army stakeholders


Desired Skills or Required Certifications:
  • Expertise in safety compliance and documentation requirements for military weapon systems
  • Understanding of Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and their processes


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.
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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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