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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Crane, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Data Architecture, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Analysis, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), Test Scripts
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us86e4f7b280593bde1416b9985cb8b04d/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience
 * Interim secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
 * Candidate must be a US Citizen

## Description

Performs Systems Engineering tasking for AEW concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system & op. performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities

 * Provide systems engineering support across the full lifecycle of the SPIN POD and MUEU programs, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, and validation
 * Develop, review, and maintain systems engineering artifacts including System Requirements Documents (SRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
 * Perform requirements analysis and decomposition, tracing requirements from the system level down to subsystem and component levels using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama)
 * Support trade studies, risk assessments, and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
 * Coordinate with hardware, software, and integration teams to ensure system-level compatibility and performance
 * Support integration, test, and verification activities in lab and field environments, including ground and flight test events
 * Assist in the development and review of test procedures, anomaly reports, and test reports
 * Interface with government program offices, prime contractors, and subcontractors to communicate technical status and resolve issues
 * Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and support configuration management activities
 * Identify and track technical risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies in coordination with the program team
 * Support logistics, sustainment, and fielding activities as required


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