Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Class Desk for an FMS Program within PMA-299 at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD. In this role you will provide engineering support to customer FMS teams and provide direct support and technical recommendations to FMS Class Desk.

This is a hybrid remote position that requires onsite support weekly in California, MD. It is a temporary role slated to wrap up with a contract ending October 2025. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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. 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, Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG), CSWG, System Safety Working Group (SSWG), 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.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines as required to prepare or review the technical documentation, proposals, investigations, analyses, needed to support the baseline FMS program, ECPs, requirements/requirement changes, Product Test Verifications, and other appropriate documentation for all systems applicable to the FMS customer, as well as for FMS unique systems.
• 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 is required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience. A combination of background, education, ant experience my be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Clearance Requirement: Active Interim Secret clearance.
• Valid state driver's license.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or engineering leadership.
• DAWIA Systems Engineering is a 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.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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. 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.