Job Description
Description
Join a winning
team! SAIC’s National Security Customer Group (NSCG) is currently hiring
for a customer within the Intelligence Community (IC) in Chantilly, VA. This
customer is responsible for designing, building, and operating national
security-related systems based in space, in the air, and on the ground. SAIC is
a strong company providing opportunities for energetic individuals with a
strong desire to expand their knowledge while increasing their
responsibilities.
SAIC has an
opening for a Space/Ground Senior Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and
Technical Assistance (SETA) services to an IC customer. The customer
organization we support provides the enterprise architecting, analysis, and
systems engineering solutions that determine the current and future national
space systems.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
Working
across multiple Directorates and Offices to identify and define future space
capability needs
Frequent
interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, and external stakeholders
Identifying
and defining future space capability needs
Identifying
key architecture and system level trades
Developing
Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for new capabilities and coordinating them
across the affected organizations
Developing
enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements
Supporting
resiliency activities/initiatives on behalf of the customer
Manage
the Request for Change (RFC) process as it relates to updating requirement
baselines
Preparing
briefings for senior decision makers
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least 14 years of relevant experience OR in lieu of degree years of experience are acceptable
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Proficient knowledge of satellite communications systems
Proficient knowledge of ground terminal development
Proven experience in requirements development and definition activities to include stakeholder engagement and customer needs elicitation
Proven experience in core systems engineering and analysis disciplines and processes
Working knowledge of enterprise architectures and associated DoDAF views
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Desired Skills:
Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline
Prior experience in satellite communications systems
Experience with IC customer’s RFC process and the Engineering Review Board process
Working knowledge of bandwidth efficient modulation schemes
Systems Tool Kit (STK) certification
Experience in Rhapsody and SysML applications
Prior US military and/or IC customer experience
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.
