Chief of Systems Engineering, Integration and Test

Job Description

Description

SAIC’s National Security & Space Group is seeking a Chief of Systems Engineering, Integration and Test to fill a critical position in the Systems Integration Group (SIG). The position is in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.  The SIG directly supports numerous contracts across multiple customers in the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Enterprise, focused on the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

The Chief of Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) will lead and manage the SEIT team, responsible for horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program, ensuring systems engineering processes and timely development of core systems engineering work for a System of Systems Integration Program.  You will work side-by-side with program leadership and staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Systems Architects, Integration and Domain Experts providing integration solutions across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Team
• Formulate, direct, and apply planning and policy for the SEIT Team to ensure technical validity, efficiency, safety and credibility in test and evaluation
• Direct horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program, ensuring systems engineering processes and timely development of core systems engineering work for a System of Systems Integration projects.
• Develop plans to analyze key system level capabilities to draw conclusions and report results from testing to determine engineering sufficiency
• Drive collaboration, situational awareness and understanding across the team and programs
• Lead and oversee in-depth reviews and analysis of program plans
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and direct support to portfolio programs
• Conduct executive level presentations and

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• Demonstrated successful performance in leading multi-discipline technical teams in system level design & development, test requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for space-based environments
• Knowledge of complex systems assessment, system level interface design and performance characterization and metrics demonstrated in system level test events
• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal / written communication skills; able to convey information across multiple customer and corporate audiences 
• Capability to adapt to fluid situations and prioritize taskings in a dynamic environment 

Desired: 

• Professional certification such as CSEP, IASAE or DAWIA
• MS degree in Engineering or related technical degree
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from requirements analysis through verification testing
• Extensive experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test environment for complex systems, specifically Space and Ground systems supporting DoD and/or IC Space programs.

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.