Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation
Sterling, VA, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$200,001.0 - $240,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Systems Development Life Cycle Software Requirements Analysis Verification and Validation (Software)

Job description

Are you a highly motivated Systems Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact? SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team where your analytical expertise and solution-oriented mindset will drive key system development projects from inception through delivery. Join SAIC and lead the charge in a pivotal role that rewards initiative and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving projects to success, we want to hear from you!

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop system requirements in collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
  • Analyze mission-level objectives and translate into clear, stakeholder-oriented operational plans (CONOPS)
  • Strategically review developer’s systems designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
  • Collaborate on verification and validation test plans and reviews to ensure systems meet customer objectives
  • Provide insightful status reports, risk assessments, and identification of opportunities for multiple customer stakeholders
  • Proactively monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery
  • Assist in crafting project review briefings for executive-level milestone presentations
  • Foster collaborative relationships through timely, precise communication with customer and contractor stakeholders
  • Represent the customer with authority and expertise during key test events

Requirements

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of technical experience
  • Demonstrated experience serving as the Lead Systems Engineer on a complex development project involving hardware and software
  • Experience with gathering and implementing system requirements
  • Ability to multi-task on large complex IT efforts
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with tracking requirements and needs using customer applications/tools
  • 10 or more years of working in the IC
  • Experience working the development of autonomous vehicles

Benefits & conditions

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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