SAIC

Systems Engineer

SAIC • $80K — $95K *
Hill Afb, UT 84056In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 2+ years of experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or Rhapsody
  • Basic experience in requirements tracking and systems engineering processes using DOORS

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Prime contractor's deliverables meet program requirements through methodical reviews
  • Support preparation and execution of Major Milestone Design Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting for program decisions
  • Contribute to requirements management and traceability using DOORS
  • Participate in model updates and analysis using MBSE tools under senior engineers' guidance
  • Collaborate with technical and project teams on system verification activities and manage minor tasks independently

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within a critical Department of Defense program
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Engagement in one of the most advanced engineering projects affecting national security
  • Develop skills with cutting-edge systems engineering tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Air Force's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition - the Sentinel Program. Our customer is the Sentinel Program Office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This is a great opportunity for systems engineers in the early stages of their careers to enhance their skills while contributing to one of the Department of War's most critical acquisition programs. The position requires a proactive professional able to take on defined responsibilities independently and collaborate across technical teams to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with ensuring the Prime contractor's deliverables, including mechanical drawings, meet program requirements through methodical reviews.
  • Support the preparation and execution of Major Milestone Design Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
  • Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to aid in program decisions.
  • Contribute to requirements management and traceability efforts using tools like DOORS to maintain the system's technical baseline.
  • Participate in model updates and analysis using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody) under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Collaborate with technical and project teams to address system verification activities and manage minor tasks independently with oversight.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and workflows (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody).
  • Basic experience in requirements tracking and systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability using DOORS.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in verification and validation efforts for complex engineering systems.
  • Familiarity with technical milestone review processes and government decision points.
  • Experience with systems engineering and Agile tools (DOORS, JIRA, Confluence).


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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