SW Engineer Principal

Job Description

Description

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitor the development, testing, and delivery of aircraft and JMPS software for the FMS V-22.
- 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.
- Perform technical evaluations on contractor proposals and make recommendations.- 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.
- As required, participate in PMRs, technical reviews, technical coordination meetings,  Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs)/Model Based Systems Engineering Activities, conferences, briefings, and other significant program activities. This consists of any preparation work (ex. briefing material) and tracking engineering action items associated with the aforementioned items.  Identify and analyze the issues discussed, record action items, recommend courses of action, input action items and recommendations into the Program Management Database.
- 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.)
- Maintain any unique schedules or action trackers as dictated by the APMSE.
- Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and 20 years of relevant Computer Science experience.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

Clearance Requirement: US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills & Experience:
- Degree in computer science or related scientific/technical discipline.
- Experience supporting foreign military sales (FMS) or engineering leadership.
- DAWIA Systems Engineering plus.
- Experience with one or more of NAVAIR's Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), Systems Engineering Transformation (SET) initiative, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes, and Airworthiness/Cybersafe processes.

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.