Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer Associate to join our Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) in support of identifying, testing, and evaluating novel systems and processes that may improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction of customer field activities.
The IDSL team works with technologies that include biometric acquisition and data processing systems, data capture instrumentation and recording systems, and high throughput screening systems. The IDSL team operates the Maryland Test Facility (MdTF; http://mdtf.org) to carry out both large- and small-scale evaluations. The candidate will join a multi-disciplined team composed of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts working to design, build, and execute the test cases required to gather and analyze the data needed to make qualitive and quantitative recommendations in support of our customer goals. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a hands-on environment with work primarily being performed onsite in a research setting, with additional opportunities to support field tests and pilots.
This is an onsite position based in Upper Marlboro, MD and expects up to 10% travel within the U.S.. Compensation DOE.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relative technical discipline or equivalent military/field experience.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DHS Suitability Public Trust.
- Able to lift 50lbs and safely use step ladders.
- Understanding of basic computer assembly and setup, software installation, configuration, network connectivity, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in the proper and safe use of basic hand and power tools.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling and printing processes, software, and hardware.
- Able to generate technical documentation, drawings, operator/maintenance procedures, test plans, and hardware and software recommendations.
- Knowledgeable in the proper use of handheld test equipment such as VOMs.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness in technical design approaches.
- Strong writing skills and ability to clearly explain and document technical plans, findings, and recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with team members as well as interact with customers.
- Able to iterate and adapt system requirements and designs to changing needs and priorities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Computer operating system installation, configuration and troubleshooting in Windows and Linux (x64/ARM) environments.
- Rapid prototyping using software such as Inventor/AutoCAD or similar.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers (Arduino/STM32/ESP 8266/32).
- Proficiency with electronic test equipment for signal measurement and diagnostics.
- Developing and executing power, data, and network wiring plans.
- Graphics software experience such as Photoshop, Blender, GIMP.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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