Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has a funded need for a Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to support a Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a RF space communications and digital signal processing effort within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.

Job Duties:

• Operate as part of a team of SETA working a specific program (R-Systems) within the customer's portfolio of space-based communications programs. 
• Have various SE assignments related to the acquisition of additional capabilities and other activities in support of the customer program office. 
• Supporting part of the change management process to maintain documentation, working with users to define new requirements, working with developers to help design new implementation methods, working all internal & external interfaces, sheparding capabilities into operations and supporting issues while in operations. 
• Function as contract support on all aspects of the systems life cycle including conops development, capturing requirements, working with developers to deliver capability, testing to ensure capabilities meet requirements, transition to operations and operations support. 
• Directly supports the government program manager and assists in all activities related to program management.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar degree and at least with 9+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 7 years of experience.  (4+ years of relevant years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.)
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
• Prior experience with RF based satellite communications. 
• Prior experience with digital signal processing. 
• Experience working development of ground segments as part of overall space based mission.
• Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers providing detailed and unbiased feedback, guidance, and recommendations
• Good time management skills; ability to support multiple projects; ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be proactive and forward leaning.
• Experience with NUO customer missions or agency mission systems a Plus!

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

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