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Systems Engineer Principal
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Location

Quantico

Type

full-time

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About this role

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the G/ATOR program in Quantico, VA.

This candidate will serve as the Systems Engineer directly supporting the Lead SE on G/ATOR and provide critical technical oversight by contributing to various aspects of the program, including ATP, transportability certifications, SETR planning, hardware SPRs, PCAs, configuration management, requirements management, FUEs, DMSMS, and ECPs. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that G/ATOR consistently meets its performance requirements and operational objectives.

Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that G/ATOR consistently meets its performance requirements and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP): Develop, review, and execute ATPs to ensure that the system meets all performance criteria and contractual specifications.
  • Technical Oversight: Provide comprehensive technical oversight across all program activities, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices and project goals.
  • Transportability Certifications: Ensure systems meet transportability requirements and obtain necessary certifications to support operational deployment.
  • Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Planning: Lead the planning and execution of SETRs, including milestone reviews and technical assessments.
  • Hardware Software Problem Reports (HW SPRs): Manage and oversee the resolution of hardware and software problem reports, ensuring effective troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs): Conduct PCAs to verify that the product configuration complies with its design documentation.
  • Configuration Management (CM): Implement and manage CM processes to maintain system integrity throughout the lifecycle.
  • Requirements Management: Develop, manage, and validate system requirements, ensuring they are clearly defined and traceable.
  • First Unit Equips (FUEs): Plan and execute FUEs to ensure initial fielding and operation of systems in various environments.
  • Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS): Identify and mitigate risks related to DMSMS to ensure continuous supportability of the system.
  • Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Develop, review, and implement ECPs to manage modifications and improvements to the system.


Required Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in systems engineering, with experience in radar systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of radar systems, signal processing, and systems integration.
  • Tools and Software: Proficiency with engineering tools and software used for system modeling and analysis (e.g., CREO and SolidWorks).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active secret clearance.

Other facts

Tech stack
Systems Engineering,Technical Oversight,Configuration Management,Requirements Management,Radar Systems,Signal Processing,Systems Integration,Troubleshooting,Communication Skills,Transportability Certifications,Acceptance Test Procedures,Hardware Software Problem Reports,Physical Configuration Audits,Engineering Change Proposals,Diminishing Manufacturing Sources,First Unit Equips

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • The Systems Engineer will develop and execute Acceptance Test Procedures and provide technical oversight across all program activities. They will ensure systems meet transportability requirements and manage hardware and software problem reports.

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What does a Systems Engineer Principal do at SAIC?

As a Systems Engineer Principal at SAIC, you will: the Systems Engineer will develop and execute Acceptance Test Procedures and provide technical oversight across all program activities. They will ensure systems meet transportability requirements and manage hardware and software problem reports..

Why join SAIC as a Systems Engineer Principal?

SAIC is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Systems Engineer Principal position at SAIC remote?

The Systems Engineer Principal position at SAIC is based in Quantico, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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