Systems Engineer Principal

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our elite Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team supporting cutting-edge national security programs.  In this role, you'll contribute to the development of advanced remote sensing technologies, sensor systems, and space vehicle architectures that directly impact mission-critical operations.  This is an opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while working alongside world-class engineers on multiple high-priority, fast-paced projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a SETA, you will provide expert technical guidance and oversight to ensure program success across the full system lifecycle:

• Provide technical insight to the next generation electronics and sensor development
• Review and assess development contractor deliverables including requirements flow-down, verification methodologies, calibration plans, interface control documents, concepts of operations, and test plans
• Participate in design reviews to uphold the customer's interests
• Provide expert advice related to technical issues that arise during program execution
• Identify high-risk areas (technical, cost, and schedule) and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Work seamlessly across SETA teams, development contractors, and customer organizations to drive successful program objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and trace requirements; conduct system-level trade studies to optimize performance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI with Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph
• STEM Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
• Proven ability to critically review technical work products and provide actionable recommendations
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Desired Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics
• Advanced electro-optical sensor and payload development
• Spacecraft bus or payload engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, test, and delivery)
• Multi-subsystem interface design and integration
• Analog and/or digital electronics design and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of government acquisition processes and project/program management
• Concept development, requirements definition, and trade study execution for innovative systems