• Senior Systems Engineer

    SAIC (SC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team.

     

    The Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive systems engineering and testing documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and representing the engineering domain to our customers. The role involves managing engineering and test events, analyzing results, and publishing detailed reports. **While this role is 100% remote, priority will be given to candidates on the East Coast.**

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and implement systems engineering and testing documentation.

    + Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Software/Integration, Cyber, PM, CM, and Logistics.

    + Represent the Systems Engineering and Testing domains to customers.

    + Manage and oversee engineering and test events, including creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.

    + Analyze engineering and test results and publish detailed reports.

    + Develop test plans mapped to requirements and operational use cases.

    + Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to plan and execute tests.

    + Report the status of engineering and testing activities to sponsors.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or related fields.

    + Experience planning and executing developmental and operational testing activities.

    + Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and systems development and testing policies.

    + Proficiency in developing test documentation (test plans, procedures, and reports).

    + Strong understanding of communication systems principles and technologies.

    + Experience with interoperability testing and troubleshooting complex systems.

    + Knowledge of emergency response systems and their integration with communication networks.

    + Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including risk management frameworks.

    + Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using statistical methods.

    + Experience with requirements management, verification, and validation processes.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

    + Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

    Desired Skills:

    + Prior hands-on work with public safety or military emergency response systems.

    + Knowledge of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for first responders and joint operations.

    + Experience working with DHS SAFECOM, NIST PSCR, or NPSTC standards.

    + Knowledge of LTE/5G integration with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.

    + Experience with satellite communications and emergency response redundancy planning.

    + Familiarity with spectrum management tools and NTIA/DoD frequency coordination processes.

    + Proficiency in test instrumentation (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators).

    + Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., OPNET, MATLAB, STK).

    + Experience with automated test tools and data visualization software (e.g., Python, R, Power BI).

    + Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP), Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), or DAWIA Test & Evaluation Level II/III certification.

    + Security+ or CISSP certification.

    + Experience coordinating with PMOs, PEOs, and operational stakeholders.

    + Ability to manage test schedules, resources, and risk.

    + PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

     

    Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2510092

    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