Systems Engineer Principal

About this role

SAIC has an opportunity for a Ground Systems Engineer to join an elite team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services in Springfield, VA.  The selected candidate will work multiple ground system projects and tasks, primarily focused on Mission Ground Terminals and supporting infrastructure —from broad, strategic issues (e.g. policies, concept of operations, etc.) to tactical concerns (e.g., near-term schedules, testing, system integration and transition, etc.) to support vital operational missions.  Responsibilities:

Technical Advisor to drive change and shape the future of operations across engineering, operations, and assurance functional areas, and future mission design decisions for systems actively in acquisition

Oversee integration/test of ground terminal functions/capabilities of delivered systems; provides analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered best meet operational needs—near, and long-term

Assist in developing systems architectures and associated requirements and oversee integration of mission ground systems and mission IT to support operations

Provide end-to-end system engineering for the entire life cycle of a program

Support requirements and SOW development, interface control documentation, technical specification review, architecture and CONOPS development

Help develop standards, tools, and procedures for use on projects including but not limited to risk, issue, opportunity, change and information management

Analyze and provide alternatives and recommendations to multiple government customers; provide key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other contractors

Review documentation, draft and assist with briefings, and represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts

Assist program needs, procurement processes, and working to obtain Authority to Operate for IT systems

Occasional OCONUS travel will be required

QualificationsMust be a US Citizen.

Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and nine (9) years or more experience, or master’s in STEM field and seven (7) years or more experience. *contract requirement

Expertise in full system engineering life cycle, from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.

Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration, and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.

Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.

Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision, expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.

Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.

Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired: Familiar with operation of ground terminal systems and remote receive facilities and infrastructure systems.

Technical knowledge of space-to-ground communications, terrestrial communications, mission data processing systems, or space vehicle mission planning and command and control systems.

Real-time operations experience as a SIGINT or GEOINT spacecraft operator, spacecraft engineer, or ground systems operator; familiar with space operations and policies.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.