Job Description

Description

SAIC is rapidly growing a System Integration team to deliver a new, complex space and ground system in support of National Security. This exciting and innovative program, located in Chantilly VA, is leveraging best practices in system engineering, via Digital Engineering processes and technology, and in Agile software development, via DevSecOps development. This multi-year contract will require energetic engineers to define and integrate major space systems and associated ground elements from concept into an operational enterprise.

SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers to manage risk management for this program, integrating space and ground development efforts and complex user and broad system interfaces. In this role you will interface with a distributed team of stakeholders to develop, manage and address program risks critical to developing and assembling the operational capabilities into an integrated architecture. To qualify, you should possess demonstrated working knowledge of large space/ground systems integration and test activities necessary to enable the successful demonstration of operational capabilities in a larger enterprise. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Systems Engineering expertise as part of a world-class Engineering and Integration team
• Conduct risk management processes and methods for identifying and adjudicating program risk
• Conduct analysis to identify program risk areas and recommend/implement mitigation approaches
• Provide analysis and leadership to systems design and development, from initial component architecture and design through operations
• Research state-of-the-art component technologies and system concepts/capabilities
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including senior executive officials, military officers, development contractors, and end users.
• Develop briefings and assessments to a variety of audiences, and convey information in a clear and articulate manner to Government leadership. 

Qualifications

• Current TS clearance with willingness & ability to upgrade

• Bachelor's degree in engineering science discipline related technical field or 4 years additional years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in systems integration and systems engineering
• Experience in risk management activities
• Experience in 1 of these 3 backgrounds: Space, Ground RADAR or EO related systems
• Strong leadership, interpersonal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks 

• Masters of Science in engineering, science or related technical field
• Authored Risk Management plans
• Experience with systems integration throughout the lifecycle
• Experience in large systems acquisition
• Experience in leading contractor/industry teams
• Experience with space-ground systems architectures and lifecycle support
• Experience using model based system engineering concepts
• Experience with Agile software development
• Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.

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.