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SAIC · 4 hours ago

Industrial Control Systems Testbed Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a hands-on and innovative ICS Testbed Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining physical, lab-based representations of large-scale Industrial Control Systems (ICS) driven by real-world Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This role is critical to creating a high-fidelity environment for cyber capabilities testing, vulnerability research, and operator training.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and construct scaled-down, functional models of industrial environments using real-world hardware

Select, procure, wire, and install industrial components, utilizing simulations like LEDs to represent physical actuators and system states in a scaled environment

Program PLCs (using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, etc.) to accurately simulate realistic industrial processes

Architect and implement the associated Operational Technology (OT) networks using a variety of industrial protocols

Employ creative problem-solving to overcome integration challenges and replicate complex industrial scenarios in a lab setting

Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including network diagrams, electrical schematics, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Collaborate closely with cyber developers and researchers to integrate their tools and test exploits in a safe, controlled environment

Manage the lab environment, including hardware/software updates, configuration management, and troubleshooting of physical and digital systems

Qualification

Industrial automationControl systems engineeringProgrammable Logic ControllersElectrical schematicsICS/SCADA securityScripting languagesCyber operationsRed TeamingVulnerability assessments3D printing

Required

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in roles related to industrial automation, control systems engineering, or operational technology. Additional experience can be used in lieu of a degree

Hands-on experience building and programming systems with major PLC brands including Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, and ABB

Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and industrial process diagrams

Familiarity with the security architecture and vulnerabilities of ICS/SCADA environments

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and task execution