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SAIC · 6 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer

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.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
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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

Qualification

Systems engineeringTest documentation developmentInteroperability testingCybersecurity principlesData analysisRequirements managementEmergency response systemsTest instrumentationModeling & simulation toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProject management

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin F Brown
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
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