Systems Engineer NAVAIR - Weapons Systems

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer NAVAIR - Weapons Systems to provide Class Desk support on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs within PMA 201, the Precision Strike Weapons Program Office at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD.  In this role the selected candidate will provide engineering support to up to FMS teams while providing direct support to the FMS Class Desk APMSE.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of aircraft or systems integration engineering projects for weapons within the FMS portfolio.

• Provide technical inputs in the creation and review of all engineering documents (ex. SOW, CDRL, technical proposals, SETR planning, technical maturity, etc.) for accuracy and compliance with requirements as defined by the FMS Case.

• Evaluate and/or guide Engineering Change Proposals.

• Participate in variance development, review, and/or approval.

• Coordinate SETR events with the Contractor(s) as assigned by the APMSE.  

• Coordinate meetings as requested that require participation from Contractor(s) and/or the PMA domestic team.

• Participate in Working Groups or Tiger Teams using engineering knowledge and expertise to generate recommendations and/or plans of action to resolve issues.

• Review, analyze and track specifications and data packages; review suitability/supportability documentation; review and provide technical recommendations on ECPs and Technical Directives; and participate in technical working groups to resolve any engineering issues. Assist with the development of appropriate engineering documentation, formal letters, informal memos and other general correspondence.

• Facilitate communications across all stakeholders (PMA IPTs, FMS, USN, Contractor, FST, etc.)

• Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

***This position REQUIRES U.S. citizenship and, at minimum, an interim DoD secret-level clearance. All candidates without an active clearance will be immediately disqualified.***

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics or other related scientific discipline and 5-10 years of relevant Systems Engineering experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders both verbally and in writing. 
• Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering processes.
• Experience supporting foreign military sales (FMS) or engineering leadership.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

A preferred candidate will possess: 

• Prior NAVAIR Systems Engineering APMSE support.
• DAWIA Systems Engineering experience

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.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.