Systems Engineer Principal

Job Description

Description

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 include 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

SAIC is looking for a Systems Engineer to support a highly dynamic and growing program with one of our US Government customers. You will be a part of a large multi-year contract that supports our customer in systems engineering and integration across a broad portfolio of projects. You will come into a program that enjoys a close working relationship with the customer, bringing exquisite technical expertise to bear on real world problems, helping the customer execute real world missions that impact National Security on a daily basis. This close relationship, along with the program's longevity (20 years), ensures that as a new team member you will find a depth of support to grow and develop that is unmatched, all while making a difference - daily.

Your role in the program will focus on the development, deployment and data distribution for a widely deployed intelligence collection system. You will need experience in managing a system through the full lifecycle - from concept to disposal. Significant exposure to operations and maintenance of systems will be critical, as well as the problem-solving skills required to manage the logistics of a widely deployed system. Due to the growth of the program and the generally dynamic environment, solid communications skills (oral and written) are essential.

General Responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for system deployments and operations and maintenance.
• Work closely with system developers on system enhancements, fixes and long-term maintenance.
• Work closely with system operators to ensure mission continuity and maximum capability.
• Oversee system inventory, unit swap out, preparations for shipment/deployment, software maintenance.
• Primary point of contact for system data output and delivery and data formatting.
• Support the customer in evaluating developer technical performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience with SIGINT system design.
• Bachelors and 18 years' experience; Masters and 16 years' experience or PhD and fifteen years' experience.
• Ability to work independently and act as the customer's representative with developers and outside organizations.
• Experience with the full system development lifecycle.
• Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems.
• Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking.

Overview

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

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.