SAIC

Software Systems Engineer

SAIC • $95K — $115K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience or 6 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active Interim Secret clearance with ability to obtain Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
  • Proven expertise in supporting systems engineering throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with Army Acquisition Life Cycle preferred.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with IBM DOORS (9.7.x) for requirements management.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirement tracking is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills, particularly in understanding system interdependencies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs.
  • Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Utilize IBM DOORS (9.7.x) independently for managing requirement data and establishing traceability links.
  • Participate actively in Agile processes, including regular scrum meetings.
  • Align system requirements with critical functional areas such as Software Safety, Test, and Cybersecurity.
  • Create and maintain accurate technical documentation and specifications.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a diverse, cross-functional team on critical defense projects.
  • Opportunity to work in an Agile development environment.
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like DOORS and Azure DevOps.
  • Impactful work contributing to the Precision Fires program and the broader defense community.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a SoftwareSystems Engineer to join our Precision Fires team supporting the Aviation and Missile Center located in Huntsville, AL onsite at Redstone Arsenal.

We are seeking a highly analytical and holistically minded Systems Engineer to support the Precision Fires program. In this role, you will apply critical thinking to all aspects of the system lifecycle within an Agile development environment. You will be instrumental in driving requirements development, technical documentation, and cross-functional integration to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Systems Engineering & Analysis: Execute end-to-end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs, applying critical thinking to resolve complex, system-of-systems engineering challenges.
  • Requirements Management: Develop, analyze, and manage existing and new system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
  • Hands-On DOORS Administration: Actively utilize IBM DOORS (9.7.x) to manage requirement data independently. This includes establishing traceability links, creating objects within modules, and exporting Requirement Verification Matrices (RVMs) without reliance on a dedicated DOORS administrator.
  • Agile Collaboration: Work dynamically within an Agile environment, attending regular scrum meetings and leveraging Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirement tracking and support.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Assimilate and align system requirements with other critical functional areas, specifically Software Safety, Test, and Cybersecurity.
  • Technical Documentation: Author, review, and maintain accurate technical documentation and specifications.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Must possess a Bachelors degree and two (2) years' relevant experience; Six (6) years' additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered; US Citizenship required.

Qualifications:
  • Lifecycle Expertise: Strong background supporting systems engineering across the complete software development lifecycle.
  • Domain Knowledge: A solid understanding of, or direct experience working with, systems engineering throughout the Army Acquisition Life Cycle is considered a very strong plus.
  • Tool Proficiency:
    • Demonstrated hands-on experience with IBM DOORS (9.7.x) for active data and requirement management.
    • Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirements support is highly desired.
  • Interdisciplinary Analysis: Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and understand their cascading impacts on software testing, system safety, and cyber defense protocols.


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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