Senior Systems Engineer - Combat Systems Testing

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Systems Engineer Senior Principal to support the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of U.S. Navy surface ships and weapon systems for Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Test and Evaluation Division (PEO IWS 1TE) for ship combat systems test and evaluation at the Navy Yard in Washington DC. This is a 100% remote position. 

Your work will contribute to the success for AEGIS and other combat systems testing within the PEO IWS 1TE portfolio, which includes test planning and execution of Combat Systems Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT). You will act as a senior customer liaison for Test and Evaluation strategy implementation from the Virginia Beach, VA office location. 

Typical Responsibilities: 

• Provide senior subject matter expertise to identify system level requirements for verification and validation. 
• Define resources needed to test system requirements. 
• Involvement in test planning, resource coordination, and test execution and reporting. 
• Identify the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed; identify and communicate T&E requirements. 
• Support test execution. 
• Propose alternative approaches when desired resources are not available. 
• Act as the technical advisor to PEO IWS 1TE on any test events and provide SME support where needed. 
• Liaise with program offices, OTF, DOT&E and other SYSCOMs as required. 
• Provide technical reviews of test schedules, assessment artifacts, position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs. 
• Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive  summaries, and capturing and tracking action items. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience; Master’s degree and twelve (12) years or more of related experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more of related experience. 

Required Security Clearance: 

• Active Top Secret security clearance required. U.S. citizenship required.

Required Skills: 

• Operational and Technical knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs. 
• Comfortable briefing senior level Navy Leadership. 
• Strong technical writing proficiency. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project). 
• Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Senior Enlisted or Officer Positions. 
• Familiarity with DoD T&E ranges. 
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering processes. 
• Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation. 

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.