Job Description
Description
Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in El Segundo, CA who assist the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in developing and deploying the next generation of satellites and ground systems for missile warning (MW) and space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM). These systems alert senior military officials when missile launches occur around the globe, as well as enable global naval vessel and troop movements by providing mission-critical weather data to ensure safe passage.
Our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team has an immediate need for a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Lead with experience analyzing space and ground system architectures. We are looking for innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals to develop models and simulations that effectively capture system and system of systems effects in complex operational environments.
This role provides systems engineering and integration expertise in support of the Space and Missile Systems Center's (SMC) MW and SBEM mission areas. Primary responsibilities include:
Leading the team to design, develop, and verify simulations and analysis plans, as well as other work products such as gap analyses or Technical Performance Measures (TPM) assessments, that enable key program and architectural decisions
Generating analytical modeling solutions to assess enterprise performance, identify technology gaps, creating technology roadmaps, developing requirements and specifying the operational benefits of current and future concepts based on customer approved scenarios
Support requirements development, system verification, and concept of operations (CONOPS) development as well as working with system and mission analysts to ensure additional modeling, simulation, analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements
Identifying needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of the enterprise and/or system
Developing modeling solutions for each phase of the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess chain using sensor, effects, and communications technologies
Developing algorithms, writing simulations, and analyzing key performance parameters associated with space and ground sensor system design
Supporting analysis activities by integrating performance models with MBSE models and tools
Quantifying performance impacts and sensitivity to changes in CONOPS, scenarios, and/or threats
Developing and briefing data packages that provide analysis results to inform the government decision-makers
Working closely with the government customer to understand needs and collaborating with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Math, Science, or Engineering with 15+ years of demonstrated system engineering and integration experience (equivalently a similar Bachelor's Degree with 17+ years, or PhD with 12+ years)
Experience working across space and ground segment organizations to coordinate and identify system requirements that ensure end-to-end mission performance requirements are met
Strong understanding of modeling, simulation, and mission analysis techniques and tools
Experienced at self-starting, seeking solutions, and works well in a team environment
Experience scripting for analysis purposes
Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and knowledge of a SysML tool
Demonstrated experience working with Air Force/Space Force/DoD customers in an acquisition environment, with space and/or ground systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and interpersonal skills
Active TS with SSBI
Desired Qualifications
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience working in an Agile team/framework
Experience with MATLAB, STK, AFSIM, MODTRAN, SSGM, or other comparable modeling and simulation tools
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect or other comparable tools
OPIR and SBEM Mission experience is highly desirable
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.
