Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Training Systems Acquisition and Lifecycle Support team out of Dahlgren, VA.

The applicant shall provide acquisition and lifecycle support through identification of training shortfalls and mitigation through new training system development and/or existing training system modification; training system requirements analysis and development based on Navy training needs, including keeping pace with new capability and/or technology; training system development (new system) or modification (existing system), including prototype development, hardware/software implementation, requirements testing, curriculum development assistance, training system fielding at learning sites and/or virtually, training system piloting, and Train-the-Trainer (TTT) support; maintenance and modernization of existing training systems to reflect capability and technology upgrades; and retirement of obsolete training systems upon fielding replacements.
 
The applicant shall provide assistance to SCSTC Training Systems Acquisition and Lifecycle Support personnel and the SCSTC Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) Lead in support of RRL tasks and initiatives, especially as they affect training system development efforts.  A strong MS PowerPoint background is required to generate technical briefing packages for SCSTC and parent commands, including the resource sponsor.
 
The applicant shall provide assistance to the SCSTC Surface and Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) Lead with generating the yearly Program Objective Memorandum (POM) by assessing the current training capability against new/revised training requirements and provide recommended courses of action to resolve or mitigate indentifed gaps, especially where they affect current and future RRL efforts.  A strong MS Excel background is required to generate and update SEWTC/POM spreadsheets used to track issues and requests across multiple POM cycles and training commands.
 
The applicant shall provide technical evaluation support of Training Systems requirements and lifecycle management support for SCSTC.  The work will include requirements analysis, business case analysis, system specification and Training Requirements Document (TRD) development, test planning and conduct for new and updated training systems, objective watch stander performance standards and training paths leading to system and team certifications, and retirement/sun downing activities related to training system obsolescence.
 

Qualifications

Requirements 

• BS and 5+ years of experience.  4 additional yeas of experience in lieu of degree
• The applicant shall possess a strong Aegis and/or Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Combat System background and be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft tools, including MS Teams and MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
•  An active Secret security clearance is required.

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.