Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC DEVCOM), Command Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.

Science Application International Corporation (SAIC) in support of the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) Technology Enabled Analytics (TEA) contract and Task Order is seeking multiple qualified and cleared candidates in support of the CCDC DEVCOM C5ISR Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate.  The TEA team has in-depth experience in providing expertise to support research, development, assessment, adaption, transformation, testing, integration, demonstration, transition, fielding, sustainment, and enhancement of the designated information and/or intelligence software systems.

These positions are contingent upon award which is expected in May 2022 with a start date in June.  These dates are submit to change based on the actual award date. 

This is a full time hybrid position.  Will work most days virtually, but must be able to travel to Aberdeen, MD (sometimes on short notice) for meetings, etc. when required by customer.  Prefer candidate live in the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia metro area, Delaware, Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

Performs design and implementation of IT systems that require the integration of diverse and complex components. Activities include creating a problem statement, defining operational requirements including integration with other systems or components, researching and modeling the system architecture and configuration, investigation alternatives, cost analysis and estimation, and decision analysis. Ensures the logical ad systematic conversion of requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate requirements into hardware and software specification. Provides specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements, facility requirements (including floor layout, power cooling, network connectivity), data storage, backup, monitoring, operations systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY: Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

FREEDOM TO ACT: Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

IMPACT: Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

LIASON: Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Must have BS degree Engineering or Computer Science and a minimum 4 years of experience in:

• Demonstrating and conducting experiments on the interoperability of technology developed under the on-going effort with Army, other services, and other military systems (both coalition and Joint)
• Interacting with the government and military user communities for planning, & execution and development of use cases / scenarios / vignettes with cost estimate/affordability analysis
• Conducting surveys and assessments to identify problem areas and determine deficiencies in operations
• Preparing Government for hosting technical workshops to exchange the latest technologies and to promote the participation of Government experimentation by the user community and developers

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active TS clerarance with ability to obtain SCI
• TS/SCI is preferred 

Target salary range: $75,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.