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SAIC · 9 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer & Program Integrator

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer & Program Integrator to provide senior technical and programmatic advisory support to the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center. This role focuses on managing the acquisition and development of Overhead Persistent Infrared capabilities and ensuring successful integration of FORGE capabilities into the OPIR enterprise.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a key advisor to the Government Program Manager, assisting in the oversight of the FORGE portfolio. Responsibilities include tracking program schedules, managing risks, developing acquisition strategies, and representing the program office in technical and programmatic reviews

Manage end-to-end integration and onboarding of new applications onto the FORGE platform. Guide third-party developers through technical requirements, Platform One security accreditation processes, and operational testing

Serve as the primary interface between the FORGE prime contractor, the missile warning enterprise, and the government program office, ensuring technical and programmatic efforts are synchronized and de-conflicted

Actively identify critical user needs and requirements that have been identified in FORGE Technical Requirement Documents (TRD) and ensure they are worked at the appropriate level meeting the needs of the customer

Perform hands-on system engineering to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues. Manage and maintain the knowledge base for application developers using tools such as Confluence and Jira

Perform user engagement to solicit operator needs and translate those needs into actionable requirements. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for application developers during integration and test events

Perform and oversee systems Engineering activities including requirements definition, CONOPS formulation, system integration, and the verification and validation of all new applications and capabilities before their transition to the missile warning community

Qualification

Systems EngineeringDoD AcquisitionSpace Systems ExperienceAgile Software DevelopmentRequirements DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

US Citizen with eligibility to hold a DoD TS/SCI security clearance

Experience navigating US Space Force/Air Force acquisition lifecycle

Experience with Space/Air Force missile warning, tracking, characterization, and/or defense

DoD Acquisition and/or demonstrated experience accelerating software project development, integration, and deployment

Experience in Systems Engineering as it relates to Space System programs

Knowledge of requirements generation, concept development, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes

Ability to recommend and make decisions on projects and action items to achieve program and/or organizational objectives

Comfortable delivering presentations on programmatic and technical matters to Government customers

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in Government and Contractor teams

Ability to work proactively and independently as a member of a highly effective technical team

Bachelor's degree and five or more years related experience

Master's degree and three years or more related experience