System Integration Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated and ambitious Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center.  The UAS Integration Engineer will perform system level installation, configuration, automation, test, and analysis on Red Hat Linux, Windows, and hypervisor-based environments with significant network equipment considerations.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Work with software engineers, network engineers, and systems engineers to integrate commercial and government software applications into Operating Systems.
• Work within an Agile scrum development model producing full system installation images on a biweekly basis.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues on Linux operating systems including dependency issues, version compatibility, and installation bugs.
• Use scripting languages to develop automated software applications installation and configuration of operating systems using Bash, PowerShell, Java, and Python.
• Automate the creation and configuration of Virtual Machines as part of a global UAS system installation.
• Develop engineering technical material including but not limited to System Description Documents, Installation Guides, and Interface Control Documents.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and zero (0) years related experience; four (4) years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree.

Required Clearance:

• An Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin employment; Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance to maintain employment.

Required Skills:

• Experience with operating systems engineering, network administration or system administration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with general Internet and network troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Experience performing software installation and configuration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ SE (or other IAT II base certificate).

Desired Skills:

• An Operating System certifications (e.g. Linux+ or Windows) is a plus.
• Experience with datacenter architectures (cluster computing, fault tolerant, or high availability system) is a plus.
• Experience writing technical documentation is a plus.
• Experience with Atlassian workflow management software is a plus.
• Experience with software development or software test is a plus.
• Experience creating automated systems is a plus.

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.