SAIC

Systems Engineers

SAIC$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience (substitutable by 4 additional years of experience).
  • 5 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal programs.
  • Proficient in systems engineering lifecycle processes and requirement management.
  • Experience developing engineering documentation and technical briefings for government stakeholders.
  • Ability to work directly with government customers and coordinate across multiple organizations.
  • Active Secret Security clearance with the potential for a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
  • Support requirements decomposition, verification planning, and configuration management efforts.
  • Coordinate technical activities among government, FFRDC, UARC, and industry partners.
  • Create engineering documentation such as Systems Engineering Plans and Verification Cross Reference Matrices.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
  • Conduct trade studies and risk analyses to inform engineering decisions.
  • Assist in system verification, validation, and operational transition activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge field.
  • Engagement with critical government and industry stakeholders.
  • Access to innovative technologies and methodologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with a team focused on mission success.
  • Work location near the scenic Garden of the Gods area in Colorado Springs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) enterprise. You will provide systems engineering and technical integration support across multiple mission areas including requirements development, systems integration, test planning, technical baseline management, and stakeholder coordination supporting enterprise modernization efforts. If you are analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working directly with Government customers to translate operational needs into executable technical solutions this could be the job for you. Working in our Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods location.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
  • Support requirements decomposition, traceability, verification planning, and configuration management.
  • Coordinate technical activities across Government, FFRDC, UARC, and industry partners.
  • Develop engineering documentation including:
    • Systems Engineering Plans
    • Interface Control Documents
    • Requirements Documentation
    • Verification Cross Reference Matrices
    • Technical Briefings
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups.
  • Conduct trade studies, engineering assessments, and risk analyses.
  • Support technical baseline management and change control processes.
  • Assist with integration planning, system verification, validation, and operational transition activities.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings and decision-support materials.
  • Coordinate with program managers, chief engineers, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
  • Support enterprise systems engineering efforts across multiple Space Force mission areas.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline and 5 years of relative experience (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree).
  • 5 years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal programs.
  • Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes.
  • Experience developing or managing requirements.
  • Experience supporting technical integration across multiple organizations.
  • Experience developing engineering documentation and technical briefings.
  • Experience working directly with Government customers.
  • Must have a current active Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation and obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting one or more of the following:
    • U.S. Space Force.
    • Test and Evaluation.
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
    • Digital Engineering.
    • Mission Engineering.
    • Requirements Management tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo, MagicDraw).
    • Agile acquisition or DevSecOps environments.
    • Risk Management Framework (RMF).
    • Configuration Management.
    • Certifications: NCOSE ASEP/CSEP.
    • PMP.
    • Agile or Scrum certifications.


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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