Senior Systems Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in REMOTE WORK, SC (Job ID 2510092)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. 

The Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive systems engineering and testing documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and representing the engineering domain to our customers. The role involves managing engineering and test events, analyzing results, and publishing detailed reports. While this role is 100% remote, priority will be given to candidates on the East Coast. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement systems engineering and testing documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Software/Integration, Cyber, PM, CM, and Logistics.
• Represent the Systems Engineering and Testing domains to customers.
• Manage and oversee engineering and test events, including creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Analyze engineering and test results and publish detailed reports.
• Develop test plans mapped to requirements and operational use cases.
• Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to plan and execute tests.
• Report the status of engineering and testing activities to sponsors.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or related fields.
• Experience planning and executing developmental and operational testing activities.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and systems development and testing policies.
• Proficiency in developing test documentation (test plans, procedures, and reports).
• Strong understanding of communication systems principles and technologies.
• Experience with interoperability testing and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Knowledge of emergency response systems and their integration with communication networks.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using statistical methods.
• Experience with requirements management, verification, and validation processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Prior hands-on work with public safety or military emergency response systems.
• Knowledge of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for first responders and joint operations.
• Experience working with DHS SAFECOM, NIST PSCR, or NPSTC standards.
• Knowledge of LTE/5G integration with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
• Experience with satellite communications and emergency response redundancy planning.
• Familiarity with spectrum management tools and NTIA/DoD frequency coordination processes.
• Proficiency in test instrumentation (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., OPNET, MATLAB, STK).
• Experience with automated test tools and data visualization software (e.g., Python, R, Power BI).
• Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP), Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), or DAWIA Test & Evaluation Level II/III certification.
• Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Experience coordinating with PMOs, PEOs, and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to manage test schedules, resources, and risk.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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