• Senior Principal Systems Engineer

    SAIC (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a **Senior** **Principal Systems Engineer** to support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. **This will be an ONSITE role in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.**

     

    The candidate will have a strong background in system engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess a strong problem solving skill. Qualified candidates will have in-depth experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

    JOB DUTIES:

    + Development and updates of RF communications systems.

    + Supporting VLF for communications for Navy and Air Force.

    + Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems.

    + Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems.

    + Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation and test.

    + Provide technical direction, guidance and training to less experienced staff.

    + Interface with management, customers and team regularly.

    Qualifications

    **REQUIREMENTS** :

    + Bachelors degree and fourteen (14) years experience related experience

    + Must be a U.S. Citizen.

    + Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.

    + Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.

    + Strong skills in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements.

    + Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

    + A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    + Masters degree in related Engineering or Science proficiency.

    + Experience working with FPGA.

    + Experience with DoD VLF message processing.

    + Background in RF Engineering, with preferred experience in VLF systems.

    + Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

    + Understanding of VLF communication concepts and experience working with similar systems.

     

    Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2506967

    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