Systems Engineer

About this role

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support U.S. Space Force Systems Space Systems Command programs in El Segundo, CA. and join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. This role will support technical analysis, systems engineering activities, test planning and evaluating test data. PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force (USSF). As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to coordinate test activities with cross-functional engineering teams, cross-government organizations, and technical GPS stakeholders. Major duties of this position include: Plan, develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify PNT system requirements and performance Support integrated test events to evaluate PNT performance for the USSF, assessing signal acquisition and navigation performance in electronic threat environments Analyze test data, identify anomalies, troubleshoot configuration issues, and support root-cause investigations Develop and maintain test plans for GPS simulator testing Develop and execute simulation-based test scenarios using tools such as STK, Broadsim, and MATLAB Interface with government customers, program leadership, analysts, engineers and technical stakeholders in classified and unclassified environments

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant systems/test engineering experience (or Master’s with 0–3 years). Experience planning, executing, and documenting system-level tests and analyzing test data to verify requirements, identify anomalies, and support root-cause investigations. Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation tools such as STK, GPS simulators (e.g., Broadsim or equivalent), and/or MATLAB for scenario development and data analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and interface with government customers and technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications Experience supporting DoD space programs, preferably U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, or GPS/PNT-related missions. Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for automating test workflows and advanced data analysis; experience with STK and advanced GPS simulators such as Broadsim. Familiarity with systems engineering best practices (e.g., requirements traceability, verification/validation, configuration management) and use of requirements/test management tools.

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