• FAA Systems Engineer

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers to support our FAA customers in the planning, acquisition, deployment and sustainment of new and existing Air Traffic Control surveillance systems. The successful candidates will provide consulting and advisory services to FAA program teams, operations, and engineering teams to ensure plans and solutions are aligned with the business direction and assist in the analysis, design, and implementation of various National Airspace System (NAS) modernization initiatives and projects.

     

    Requires 25% travel to DC and/or other FAA facilities. Position allows work from home when not traveling.

    Responsibilities may include:

    + Adapting and applying applicable technical, administrative and business processes and procedures to managing large complex systems and acquisition projects for major functional areas.

    + Providing expertise to support development and analysis of requirements, program/project budgets, standards and schedules.

    + Coordinating with multiple stakeholders on matters pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area.

    + Applying analytical techniques in gathering data to solve complex technical problems (e.g., requirements definition, operations research, modeling, etc.).

    Qualifications

    Required Education & Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or technical discipline and 9 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.

    + Experience in serving as systems engineering support for complex and extensive programs and systems

    + Knowledge and prior application of the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) policy and processes, including the procurement and deployment of large NAS systems and all relevant orders, guidelines, and specifications.

    + Knowledge of NAS systems, services and operations is preferred.

    + Ability to support multiple areas including program planning and management, requirements development and analysis, system design, system implementation and operations/sustainment.

    + Travel requirements will vary by position.

    + Excellent communications skills.

    Required Clearance & Background:

    + US Citizenship.

    + Ability to obtain & maintain FAA public trust.

    + Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval and security requirements.

     

    Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2600271

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability