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Systems Engineer

SAIC, Aberdeen, Maryland, United States, 21001

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Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced

Systems Engineer

, with signals intelligence (SIGINT) experience, in support of the U.S. Army Comat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM), Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch (C5ISR-QRC).

This is a fulltime, on-site position on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The applicant must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and be physically able to perform all required integration and maintenance of the systems being developed and built.

Job Responsibilities:

Be able to provide engineering support from the inception of design to the final production release, including prototype fabrication; validation and verification; onsite testing; drawing reviews, revisions and updates; First Article Test and Inspection; and quality assurance

Assess emerging requirements and develop technical concepts/implementation plans to rapidly meet organizational priorities and program objectives within a dynamic environment

Develop solutions in a systems integration laboratory (SIL) environment, and perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements

Perform hands-on integration of equipment in an outside environment to include lifting of at least 30 lbs and work on elevated platforms that may be over 12' high

Conduct use and site investigations to secure necessary data for studies and designs

Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges

Review engineering design proposals, design drawings, specifications and other technical document submissions and recommend improvements

Utilize and red-line Qualification Test Plans, Performance Test Plans, Safety/Hazard Characterization Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports

Resolution of change requests from customer, manufacturers, or suppliers

Perform Reliability Analyses and Safety Engineering processes on systems

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD or JD and zero (0) years related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree

Required Clearance:

A Top Secret (TS) Clearance is required to begin employment, and a final TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to maintain employment on the contract

Required Skills:

Minimum 2 years' direct experience in signals intelligence, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development Contractor), DoD or Intelligence Community (NRO, NGA, NSA, etc.) background

Background in satellite communications (SATCOM) and radio frequency (RF) systems

Ability to integrate and maintain electronic equipment from technical diagrams

Ability to read and assess accuracy of electronic diagrams and troubleshoot system errors

Ability to create and install power, RF, and electronic cables

Strong background in Agile development and experience with the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence) and ability to influence the program's transition to Agile development

Strong background in Microsoft Office tools to include Project and Visio

Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels

Familiarization with communication electronics systems

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 30 pounds

Ability to climb ladders/equipment

Must be able to operate tools and machinery safely

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2511151

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