Senior Systems Architect

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Architect in either Sterling Heights, Michigan or Charleston, South Carolina to support the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program to provide technical expertise in the modeling and analysis of military vehicle systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures and Develop and mature analysis system and software tools.

NOTE: This position can potentially support Hybrid work of 2 - 3 Work from Home.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Conduct a range of modeling, simulation, and analysis in areas such as operational mission scenarios, maneuvers, and situational awareness
• Provide technical expertise in the modeling and analysis of military vehicle systems and their broader system-of-systems architectures
• Conduct trade studies and comparative performance assessments of system and architecture alternatives to inform customer investment decisions/recommendations
• Apply model-based system engineering (MBSE) to define system functions and develop functional and performance requirements 
• Apply model-based system engineering (MBSE) to develop architectural views using DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM) and Sytems Modeling Language (SysML) 
• Analyze MBSE models to derive mission threads and use cases to aid in system-level verification planning 
• Lead subject matter experts, stakeholders, and customers throughout the process of developing and coordinating system level specifications 
• Identify proposed changes to technical baseline documents (i.e., interface documents, specifications documents, architecture products) 
• Prepare and present engineering analysis, gaps, and recommendations to senior leadership and/or design reviews
• Develop and implement metrics to measure product quality and development performance

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelors and fourteen (14)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong technical background in vehicle and robotic mechanics and dynamics
• Experience in DoDAF,  SysML and UML modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Proficiency using DOORS or other requirements management tool
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo Enterprise Architect, Rational Rhapsody, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or other comparable tools
• Experience with MATLAB, STK, AFSIM, Simulink, Model Center, or other comparable modeling and simulation tools

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: 

• Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain
• Must be a current US Citizen

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.