As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities. You will be responsible for major project deliverables, leveraging deep knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are vital as you influence project direction, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

This position supports the Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) IPT for SAOC. In addition to meeting all standard SAOC Principal Systems Engineer qualifications, this role assists with modeling, simulation, emulation, and VV&A activities needed to support requirements verification, integration, operational test, and major program milestones through PDR and beyond.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering support across the MS&A effort.
• Support MS&A trade studies supporting system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop MS&A and emulation used to support system and subsystem integration and verification testing within the SIL.
• Provide technical support for new model development and modifications to existing models to support requirements verification.
• Provide technical support and review of all M&S requirements documentation.
• Execute MS&A activities across all relevant IPTs to support requirements verification and operational test.
• Develop and provide technical feedback on all M&S Verification & Validation (V&V) plans and reports (fully simulated, SIL, and SubK).
• Develop and contribute to all M&S Accreditation Reports.
• Develop and contribute MS&A Accreditation Plans.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert‑level proficiency with systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools.
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, including developing technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices, with progressive experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, guide, and integrate complex MS&A activities into system/subsystem development, SIL integration, and verification workflows.
• Ability to execute MS&A activities across multiple IPTs, ensuring alignment with requirements verification and operational testing needs.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s or PhD in a technical discipline.
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑3022 or equivalent DoD M&S VV&A documentation standards on a defense program.
• Engineering‑level RF Communications MS&A experience supporting a defense acquisition program.
• Engineering‑level Survivability / HEMP / Cyber M&S experience

 

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.