Senior Systems Engineer - Space Systems – CJADC2

Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) and (USAF) in its goal of developing an interoperable system of system in a Distributed Battle Management Systems (DBMS) and Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) environment.  The goals include achieving alignment with the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) vision of improved information sharing, layered security, common data and architecture standards, system resiliency, faster implementation, and more effective cross-domain capabilities, including the ability for any sensor to inform any shooter across all domains.

The position requires an individual with strong technical project management skills, experience in Agile Engineering, and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) for testing and development.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, team skills and DoD Program Management experience. They will be expected to continually balance and adjust work priorities to meet short deadlines and will be expected to develop a plan of action in an Agile process for their work.

The Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to analyze and provide input into the Reference Architectures in SysML, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) models. The successful candidate will be expected to work within an integrated digital data environment (IDDE) that includes connectivity to the digital thread and other Program Lifecycle Management (PLM), MBSE, and M&S tools.

Performs technical planning, high level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (to include use cases, test procedures and test data), software systems integration, and technical support for software systems and subsystems. Total software system product may include concept design, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee).

SCOPE:

·         Supporting SDA in the management of their full ecosystem including communications, process and data flow, including BMC3, SDA, Space, CJADC2 and Cloud DevSecOps ecosystems.

·         Developing Product Roadmaps in an  Agile Engineering Lifecycle (AEL) Framework

·         Defining flow (process, data, and communications) integration points between all ecosystem players

·         Leading, supporting, and driving cross collaboration

·         Developing Roadmap, Requirements and Risk Management for the full programs

·         Evaluating and contributing to the Single source of truth for the reference design architecture (Requirements, Models, M&S, Release and documentation)

·         Managing and supporting of application providers for application development in the entire lifecycle

·         Managing Testing of Release of Applications and Mission Packages

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY: Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to development of new principles and concepts. Participates with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Recommends/makes decisions on administrative or project work matters and ensures effective achievement of program, project, or organizational objectives.

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions, which are highly innovative and ingenious.

FREEDOM TO ACT: Works under consultative direction toward pre-determined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of supervisor. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

IMPACT: Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically results in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and affect image of organization's technological capability. 

LIASON: Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree

·         The ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

·         Proficient in Systems Engineering and Integration across multiple stakeholders

·         Experience with modeling, simulation, and mission analysis techniques and tools

·         Experienced at self-starting, seeking solutions, and works well in a team environment

·         Experience with MBSE tools and techniques

·         Experience with MBSE and M&S tools, such as Cameo/NoMagic, ModelCenter, Aras Innovator, Matlab, or similar

Target salary range: $175,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.