Systems Engineer SME

Job Description

Description

NSS Sector has an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to an IC customer. The customer organization we support provides the leading-edge technical solutions that support current and future national space systems. This position will perform Systems Engineering activities required to transform intelligence and military needs into future capabilities to meet those needs. This position will provide leading edge systems engineering to include the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in the definition of concept of operations, requirements, and architecture. If the individual does not have MBSE experience training will be provided. Key duties of this position include (but not limited to):

• Applies systems engineering, systems modeling, product lifecycle management, modeling and simulation, and related techniques, tools, and methodologies to construct, steward, curate, and leverage end-to-end digital content for client programs.
• Support the capture of customer needs and development and refinement of requirements, architecture, and concept of operations for future systems that will satisfy those needs.
• Support the development of models of future system that will represent the architecture, concept of operations and requirements.
• Exercise thought leadership and practical systems engineering application that enables the evolution of repeatable systems engineering approach that uses MBSE principles and practice.
• Assist in the development of systems engineering requirements and artifacts requires for acquisition documents (Statement of Work, Request for Proposal) and support assessment of proposals.
• Work across multiple organizations supporting the identification and definition of future space capability needs and the capabilities that will support those need.
• Coordinate cross-organizational discussions with subject matter experts and stakeholders concerning the development of technical aspects of the system.
• Identify, understand, track and manage technical and acquisition dependencies.
• Frequent interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least 9 years of relevant experience; Masters with 7 years of experience NOTE - Relevant experience is key and will take precedence over years of experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Working knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams requiring collaboration, open communication, and willingness to work in a pair-programming style collaborative work environment
• Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with emphasis on MBSE
• Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and architecture frameworks such as Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
• Proficient with Digital Engineering tools and procedures

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.