Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a senior level Systems Engineering, (SEIT)
Lead to provide leadership and technical direction for the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). The mission
of OUSD(R&E) as the Chief Technology Officer is clearly defined to foster
technological dominance across the Department of Defense and ensure the
advantage of the American warfighter. The OUSD(R&E) enterprise is composed
of the Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced
Capabilities (AC); the Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering for
Research and Technology (RT), and 11 modernization priority areas.
The United States
ground-based forces are currently limited in effective range of
surface-to-surface precision fires. The Integrated Fires program seeks to
provide operational/theater level commanders with flexible capabilities to
strike time-sensitive targets while providing persistent standoff from
unpredictable land-launch positions. This flexibility would restore combatant
commander options in force deployment and employment, enabling adaptable
engagement at extended ranges.
The SEIT Lead
provides leadership in applying the core principles of systems engineering to
deliver innovative, affordable, highly reliable systems solutions that meet
customer needs, key performance parameters, and program execution goals. The
SEIT Lead will lead multi-disciplined engineering teams from concept/technology
formulation through system design and then integration and test of highly
complex technical systems. The SEIT Lead must be familiar with program
scheduling and managing customer deliverables. A successful candidate will have
recent, relevant, and significant experience and expertise in end-to-end weapon
system design, integration, development, and demonstration. Skilled at
Integrated Fires engineering and design for is a plus.
The
SEIT Lead will:
- Own and manage the overall technical
baseline of assigned projects
- Serve as the systems engineering
team liaison to program management, customers, and functional management of
assigned project
- Drive systems engineering process
application across assigned project
- Manage risks and opportunities for
all systems engineering scope
- Integrate Systems Engineering
functional areas including, but not limited to:
- Digital
Engineering/Model-based Systems Engineering
- Mission
Engineering
- Stakeholder
Analysis
- Requirements
Engineering
- System
Analysis & Trade Studies
- Modeling
and Simulation
- System
Architecture and Design
- Specialty
Engineering, to include Software
- System
Security
- System
Integration & Test
- System
Verification & Validation
- Logistics
- Operation,
Maintenance, and Sustainment
- Configuration
Management
Qualifications
- BS degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or
related technical degree with 15+ years related experience
- Minimum Secret clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem
solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
- Excellent decision making and communication (written and
oral) skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop/maintain
customer and vendor intimacy
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work and lead in a
cross-functional integrated product team (IPT) environment
- Experience in Integrated Fires development, integration, and
test
- Experience in an integration and test environment for complex electronic
systems
Desired Qualifications
- MS degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or
related technical degree with 15+ years related experience required
- TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) concepts and tools
(Rhapsody)
- Working knowledge of various systems engineering tools (e.g.,
DOORS, ClearCase/ClearQuest, MBSE tools)
- Experience with Joint Fire Support planning, execution, and assessment
as defined in Joint Pub 3-09 to include weapon systems support
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. We are 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro forma annual revenues of nearly $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. For SAIC benefits information, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
