SAIC · San Diego, California, US

Systems Engineer

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SYSTEMS ENGINEER

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SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to support advanced Information Warfare, cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise information technology initiatives for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense (DoD). The successful candidate will provide system analyst expertise across the full system lifecycle, supporting the analysis, design, integration, validation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems that enable operational effectiveness across complex government environments.

THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE IN SAN DIEGO, CA. MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA. REQUIRES UP TO 10% TRAVEL

JOB DUTIES:

  • Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture definition, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
  • Participate in technical working group, technical interchange and integrated product team (IPT) planning meetings, preparing briefs and keeping meeting minutes and meeting artifacts.
  • Support development of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), CONOPS, requirements documentation, interface definitions, and architecture products.
  • Work with, and advise on process improvement.
  • Support system, network, data, and interface architecture development.
  • Participate in systems integration, validation, verification, and test activities.
  • Support test director in monitoring, measuring, recording and reporting events incorporated in planned testing, including Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
  • Support enterprise IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and automation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, program managers, and technical authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business, Political Science, or related discipline and two (2) years of related experience.
  • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NAVWAR, NIWC, or other federal government organizations.
  • Experience performing systems engineering, technical analysis, or program integration activities supporting complex IT, cybersecurity, communications, or information warfare systems.
  • Experience developing, analyzing, and managing system requirements, engineering documentation, and technical reviews.
  • Experience supporting enterprise modernization, digital transformation, technology integration, or architecture initiatives
  • Experience supporting systems integration, test planning, validation, verification, or operational assessment activities.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
  • Experience developing executive briefings, technical reports, and project documentation.
  • Experience with data analysis, operational metrics, dashboards, or performance reporting.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance before start.
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience supporting NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO Digital, PEO C4I, or Navy Information Warfare organizations.
  • Experience supporting NIST Cybersecurity Framework, RMF, or Zero Trust initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
  • Experience supporting test and evaluation activities for military systems.
  • PMP, Security+, Systems Engineering, Agile, or related certifications.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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