Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC • Edison, NJ • 3h ago

Description

We are seeking multiple talented and dedicated Systems Engineers to join our high-impact team within the AAG/EMALS Systems Engineering (SE) Branch. In this role, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and fielding of advanced systems supporting complex naval aviation platforms and technologies. Our division is responsible for systems engineering management, planning, analysis, and requirements analysis.

You will contribute to the development of aircraft systems, ship integration efforts, and cutting-edge enabling technologies. Your efforts will directly support the execution of the Department of Defense (DoD) 5000 Acquisition Framework for major weapons systems. The role focuses on ensuring the system meets all requirements, including performance, safety, and compatibility, throughout their entire lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering & Integration:

Lead and coordinate technical activities to ensure stakeholder needs are translated into effective, lifecycle-optimized systems

Manage internal and external system interfaces for compatibility and performance

Conduct system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning to meet all requirements

Ensure alignment of system design with functional and physical requirements across hardware, software, data, and infrastructure

Provide expert technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, software, test, cybersecurity, and safety

Program Execution & Acquisition Support:

Apply extensive knowledge of Systems Engineering for major weapon systems in alignment with the DoD 5000 Acquisition framework

Support and execute technical reviews and major milestones (SRRs, PDRs, Milestone A, etc.), ensuring technical rigor and compliance with all criteria

Assist with the development of technical guidance, instructions, and program documentation (white papers, decision memos, technical assessments)

Collaborate with a multifaceted team of stakeholders (engineering, logistics, manufacturing, program leadership) to solve complex problems with many competing objectives

Participate in key program activities, including Risk Management, Configuration Management, Trade-off Analysis, Technical Reviews, and Modeling & Simulation

Experience supporting ACAT I program through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle

Technical Leadership & Risk Management:

Provide technical oversight and integration guidance to multidisciplinary teams (systems, test, cyber, safety, hardware, software)

Conduct system architecture design, component selection, integration planning, and technical risk assessments

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program stability

Prepare and review required documentation, including technical proposals, engineering reports, drawings, white papers, and status briefings

Document solutions in relation to technical, cost, and schedule constraints

Engineering Analysis & Testing:

Oversee integration, testing, and evaluation of systems and subsystems

Conduct performance testing and validation analysis to ensure systems meet operational requirements

Prepare detailed technical documents such as specifications, test plans, and engineering reports

Communication & Collaboration:

Interface with stakeholders across program offices, fleet users, contractors, and industry

Translate complex technical information for senior leadership, including non-technical decision-makers

Support collaboration between engineering, logistics, test, and acquisition teams

Provide regular progress reports and presentations to program management and stakeholders

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Computer, Systems, or Industrial Engineering preferred)

Minimum 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, preferably within DoD or NAVAIR environments

Experience with Systems Engineering processes, especially within the DoD 5000 Acquisition Lifecycle

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Clearance Requirement: Interim Clearance required to Start

Proficiency in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerBi)

Experience with one of the following fields:

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Experience

Engineering Change Proposals

Ship Integration

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in JIRA application

Experience in process and review Requests for Engineering Investigation (REIs)

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: T2600240

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

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