Technical Systems Operator

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening to work on an exciting mission focused program. In this role you will work as part of our team of Technical Operators, providing hands-on mission critical support to a unique technical capability. You will provide full lifecycle engineering support from concept initiation, design, prototyping, system development, test & integration, deployment, operations, and maintenance.  The Technical Systems Operator should be familiar with communications systems and computer networking, as well as have an understanding of operational environments, planning and execution.

Here are some of the things you will do:

• Identify operational impacts and pitfalls associated with end-to-end communications system development
• Identify and respond to anomalous system behavior
• Develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for sustainable operations
• Provide operator experience feedback to system developer for improved operational performance
• Review developer designs for technical risks and recommend mitigation approaches 
• Interface with external mission partners and analytic organizations to enhance operational effectiveness
• Provide input to operational planning and target development products 
• Provide actionable recommendations during operational debriefs and planning sessions
• Draft and coordinate operational communications with external organizations 

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant professional or military experience
• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly
• RF Experience
• Understanding of SATCOM architecture 
• Experience working with and operating SATCOM gear
• Experience utilizing multiple computer Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, etc.)
• Experience working with customers across the DoD and/or IC
• Experience with MS Office and Visio

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree is desired but is not 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 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.