Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an exceptional individual to support the Air Force's next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition.  Our customer is the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program Office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.  This is a long-term project with the weapon system anticipated to remain operational until 2075.  This is a massive development effort with many opportunities.  We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.  This is a great opportunity to work on the most exciting and challenging development and acquisition effort in the DoD with a great company.  This position requires the ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities of the Principal Systems Engineer will include:

• Recommending modeling approaches for requirements, operational architecture, functional architecture, and physical architecture
• Performing modeling using Cameo with SysML and UPDM
• Verifying the correctness of models
• Supporting new business pursuits and initiatives as requested
• Evaluation of system requirements related to ICBM codes/cryptography & ICBM targeting; and nuclear command, control and communicatiions (NC3) systems
• Evaluation of system requirements related to physical security systems 
• Develop information and technical support documents, summaries, reports, presentations and other designated products in support of the customer 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering (DE), Cameo/MagicDraw, SysML, UPDM, and DOORS
• Demonstrated self-discipline to plan and prioritize their own work
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Cameo/MagicDraw, SysML, UPDM, and DOORS
• Experience with agile development
• INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP professional certification
• OMG OCSMP Model Builder-Fundamental professional certification, or higher
• ICBM Weapon System experience
• Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years

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.