Senior Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation
Pascagoula, MS, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

AutoCAD Systems Engineering Cyber Security Linux Network Interface Controllers Global Positioning Systems (GPS) NIPRNet Red Hat Enterprise Linux SONAR (Symantec) Systems Architecture C4ISR SC Clearance
+1 more
Cisco

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to oversee and coordinate systems engineering activities, ensure comprehensive integrated C5ISR systems design, and compliance with technical requirements for new ship construction., * Oversee the development, update, and submission of shipboard C5ISR architecture, interface control documents, and systems engineering drawings

  • Conduct systems level requirements analysis and traceability
  • Manage interface development between combat systems, sensors, communications networks, and related systems
  • Support Technical Critical Design Review (TCDR), including reviewing overall system architecture, final network architecture design, cyber security design, and other critical elements of the ship’s C5ISR suite
  • Communicate all key project plans, and engineering changes including requirements, systems configurations and status schedule, and scope changes, * Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP & a Vendor operating system certification: i.e. Microsoft, Cisco, RedHat, or Linux + o Or must be willing to obtain/pass certifications within 180 days of hire

Key Relevant Systems:

  • Integrated Bridge System
  • Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)
  • Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)
  • UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios
  • Shipboard Communication Cabinets
  • Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)
  • Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Sonar Mission System (SMS)
  • Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications
  • NIPRNET, SIPRNET
  • Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
  • SeaWatch Command Center

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering field and nine (9) or more years of overall system engineering experience, OR Fourteen (14) years experience can be considered in lieu of degree
  • Seven (7) years specific C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard experience, * Familiar with shipboard C5ISR Interface Control Documents, Block diagrams, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Installation Control Documents, and Functional Interface Drawings
  • Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies and tools including AUTOCAD
  • Must be willing to travel at least once a month to customer location(s) as needed
  • Cyber security, electromagnetic compatibility, and system usability principles knowledge

Required Clearance:

  • Active Secret Clearance

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