SAIC

Systems Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years of acquisition experience in systems engineering, focusing on requirements management.
  • Familiarity with the DoN Systems Engineering Process and Technical Review policies.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Active Secret clearance is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate technical efforts to optimize life-cycle systems.
  • Integrate and manage functional and physical interface compatibility.
  • Develop system definition and design in line with requirements across all elements.
  • Ensure engineering tasks adhere to tailored Systems Engineering processes.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration for complex problem solving.
  • Document technical solutions considering cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
  • Support various program execution activities such as Risk Management and Technical Reviews.

Benefits

  • Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with a diverse, multifaceted team.
  • Involvement in significant projects with substantial impact on UAS capabilities.
Full Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Support Equipment (SE) team located in Lakehurst, NJ. The System Engineer would be responsible for requirements management of platform support equipment from requirements development through system design and testing.

General Overview:
  • Coordinate, integrate and assist in the management of technical efforts being performed to ensure that identified needs are transformed into effective and life-cycle optimized systems
  • Ensure compatibility of all functional and physical interfaces (internal and external)
  • Confirm that the system's definition and design reflect the requirements for all systems elements (hardware, software, data, facilities, etc.)
  • Ensure that engineering efforts follow the Systems Engineering process tailored to minimize effort and schedule to deliver capability to the fleet
  • Lead collaboration with a multifaceted team with many stakeholders (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, contractor, program leadership) in problem solving efforts for designated aspects of complex problems with many competing objectives, variables, and constraints
  • Document solutions in relation to the technical, cost, and schedule constraints
  • Development and review of various technical documentation, including SERDs, SECLs, change management documentation, presentation materials, and white papers
  • Participate in and assist in activities for various segments of program execution, which may include Risk Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Trade-off Analysis/Trade Studies, Technical Performance Measures, Technical Reviews, and Modeling & Simulation
  • Communicate with stakeholders across program offices, fleet, and industry stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Computer preferred)
  • The Systems Engineer shall have a minimum of 5 years of acquisition experience in the systems engineering field for requirements management/verification
  • Successful applicants will be familiar with the DoN Systems Engineering Process and the DoN Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) policy and process
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders of varying technical knowledge and viewpoints
  • Active Secret clearance is required

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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