Principal Systems Engineer

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Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Security
The Role
Provides systems engineering leadership for modernization and digital transformation of space launch ranges. Responsibilities include systems integration, architecture design, risk management, MBSE and digital engineering practices, rapid prototyping, requirements development, technical documentation, engineering process development, and collaboration with government and industry partners. Supports ground-based RF, communications, telemetry, virtualization, and space systems acquisition, integration, and testing.
Summary Generated by Built In

 SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Systems Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Job Responsibilities:

•    Providing system-level engineering support and expertise to a cross-functional team.
•    Providing preliminary solutions to engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity in an expeditious, efficient, and timely manner.
•    Identify and propose Digital Engineering practices, methods, and tools to address our sponsor and partners' most pressing challenges.
•    Apply knowledge and principles of agile acquisition, architecture design, system integration, risk assessment/management, and other systems engineering disciplines to support recommendations to address these challenges.
•    Employ rapid prototyping and technical recommendations to inform sponsor and partner capability requirements and decisions.
•    Collaborate with platform partners to contribute to greater practice of MBSE and DE across the enterprise.
•    Authoring and maintenance of technical documentation, such as Requirements Specifications, Concepts of Operation, Product and Performance Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Compliance Matrices, Qualification Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports.
•    Development and documentation of engineering processes and standards in support of customer requirements.
 

Qualifications
  1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and nine (9) years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience or Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and seven (7) years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience

  2. Familiarity with team and administrative collaboration and analysis tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Project.

  3. Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including generating, analyzing, and maintaining a digital model.

  4. Experience with projects that consist of updating ground-based systems such as RF Systems, communication systems, telemetry, and/or virtualization of systems. 

  5. Must have a Secret Clearance 

Desired Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in engineering, science, or related technical field

  • Experience in large Government systems acquisition.

  • Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.

  • Experience with Systems Tool Kit (STK) simulation and analysis platform

About UsSAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or an equivalent technical discipline with nine years of systems integration and systems engineering experience, or a master’s degree with seven years of related experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Project
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering, including generating, analyzing, and maintaining a digital model
  • Experience updating ground-based systems, including RF systems, communication systems, telemetry, or system virtualization
  • Must have a Secret clearance
  • Master of Science in engineering, science, or a related technical field
  • Experience with large government systems acquisition
  • Understanding of space systems design, integration, testing, test execution, and test equipment support
  • Experience with the Systems Tool Kit simulation and analysis platform
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