Job ID: 1926598
Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA, United States
Date Posted: Feb 4, 2020
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: No
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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.
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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