SAIC

Systems Engineer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field
  • Bachelor of Science degree in math, science, computer science or engineering
  • Experience with Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) preferred
  • US Citizenship required, with capability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in hardware and software environments

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational and test support for the TFMS program team
  • Conduct functional analysis of air traffic control and management system requirements
  • Oversee systems engineering activities including technical analyses and evaluations
  • Assist in the acquisition management of information systems and tools
  • Coordinate with various FAA offices to ensure successful implementation of system components

Benefits

  • Work with a dynamic team in the FAA's Traffic Flow Management Systems area
  • Engage in diverse technical challenges related to hardware and software integration
  • Opportunity to maintain critical systems that impact the National Airspace System (NAS)
  • Chance to work with new technologies in cloud operations and database management
  • Continuous learning through collaboration with FAA regional headquarters and contractors
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

This position requires the Systems Engineer to work with limited supervision as part of the Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) program team to provide operational and test support for maintaining the hardware and software platform for the FAA's information system.

Position involves information systems engineering, functional analysis of ATC/M system requirements, development, production, test, and evaluation of related information systems. Includes, but not limited to, systems engineering activities oversight, demonstrated expertise with new and legacy systems, technical alternative analyses, acquisition management of information systems, and information management tools.

The successful candidate requires systems engineering, software and hardware engineering, testing, integration, and operational support. The candidate will also need to provide site support, development, configuration, testing, documentation, risk assessment, evaluation, subject matter expertise, operations integration, and impact analysis to new system components or capabilities that affect the National Airspace System (NAS).

They will possess the ability to work integrally with Traffic Flow Management System program and sustainment offices to maintain the Traffic Flow Management-Infrastructure (TFM-I) enterprise information system for the FAA. Experience with TFMS is optimal with strong system engineering process knowledge.

Knowledge and capabilities desired include but are not limited to:
  • Linux/Unix, networking, Oracle WebLogic, Cloud, AWS operations and database administration.
  • Additional skills desired include Scripting language experience for Shell, Python and Perl.
  • Strong troubleshooting experience is required.
Must be able to conduct hardware evaluation and demonstrate ability to perform helpdesk ticket analysis, field/site issue support and troubleshooting. Must be able to plan, execute, transition, and integrate site support activities as well as perform system installation and checkout. Must possess ability to assist with testing, determine test requirements and create site-specific and enterprise records and other documentation.

Will be required to coordinate with FAA regional headquarters, service areas, logistics center, field offices, and other contractors working at FAA facilities and systems to ensure all necessary work is planned, communicated, delivered, installed, and checked out. Will coordinate with other system personnel to verify FAA systems pass acceptance and assessment tests to satisfy all the proposed projects/services at a specific site.

Qualifications
  • 5-10 years of experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree, in any math, science, computer science or engineering discipline.
  • US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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