SAIC

Systems Engineer

SAIC • $80K — $95K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in systems engineering or technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or integration efforts.
  • Exceptional technical writing skills with experience in producing engineering documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing documentation tasks and deadlines.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for EW systems and subsystems.
  • Drive requirements definition, system design, and engineering analysis.
  • Develop systems integration documentation, including interface requirements and communication boundaries.
  • Translate complex data into clear documentation for government stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to document decisions and recommendations.
  • Review technical manuals and documentation for accuracy and usability.
  • Support the planning and execution of system-level testing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
  • Potential for hands-on experience in system testing and integration.
  • Contributions that directly impact the success of government programs.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on technical excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Description: Electronic Warfare Engineer (483)

This role requires a versatile Engineer to provide comprehensive technical and systems engineering support for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. This position bridges the gap between complex engineering operations and technical communication-translating system designs, test data, and integration efforts into actionable, highly accurate documentation for Government and technical stakeholders.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive engineering support for EW systems, subsystems, hardware, and software.
  • Drive requirements definition, allocation, traceability, system design, and engineering analysis.
  • Develop systems integration documentation, including interface requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), data flows, and communication boundaries.
  • Translate complex technical data into clear, concise, and accurate documentation for Government audiences.
  • Author, review, and maintain technical reports, manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to capture technical details, document engineering decisions, and justify recommendations.
  • Review all technical manuals, training materials, and documentation for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and usability.
  • Support test planning, execution, and data review for lab, field, and system-level testing.
  • Document troubleshooting results, deficiency reports, test findings, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
  • Generate comprehensive post-test documentation and engineering judgment inputs.
  • Assist with maintaining TDPs, including technical drawings, specifications, repair standards, and ECPs.
  • Maintain organized, version-controlled documentation libraries and technical records.
  • Support Configuration Management (CM) by tracking changes and ensuring documentation matches current system baselines.
  • Coordinate deliverables with test, logistics, quality, cybersecurity, and program management teams.
  • Prepare and deliver technical briefings and presentations for program, design, and test reviews.
  • Ensure all work products are marked, handled, and stored in strict accordance with CUI, OPSEC, and security guidelines.


Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field. (Note: Relevant engineering and technical writing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).


Required Qualifications:
  • 2 years of relevant experience is required
    • Proven experience supporting systems engineering, test and evaluation (T&E), integration, sustainment, or formal technical documentation efforts.
    • Exceptional technical writing ability with a track record of producing engineering documentation, procedures, and data products.
    • Ability to synthesize technical source data (drawings, requirements, SME inputs) into polished deliverables.
    • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple documentation tasks and deadlines.
    • High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    • Active Secret Security Clearance.


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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