SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Advanced Antennas Senior Systems Engineer - IO

RF & Microwave EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to work with and build relationships with stakeholders, government technical representatives, and supporting contractors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively and brief senior government personnel.
Bachelor's degree and nine or more years of experience, Master's degree and seven or more years of experience, or PhD and four or more years of related experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Knowledge of PAE Mission Systems and NAVWAR enterprise processes, policies, and tools, including CMPRO, SPIDER, and NDE.

Responsibilities

Track, update, and coordinate with engineers, NIWC ISEA, and installation managers on Enterprise Change Requests and Ship Change Documentation for hardware installations.
Collaborate with antenna engineering teams to translate interface control documents into measurable test parameters.
Assist with test plan development, including the Test and Evaluation Master Plan as needed.
Coordinate with OPTEVFOR to plan test events, including developmental test assist, operational demonstrations, validation and verification for laboratory tests, land-based test events, and shipboard test coordination.
Ensure compliance with Naval Information Warfare Center policies, processes, and guidance for programs and projects.
Coordinate with Program Office Configuration Management teams.
Establish relationships across functional areas and work with the Ship Change Documentation developer to align engineering changes and Ship Change Documentation.
Participate as required in the PMW 120/410 Configuration Control Board, PAE Mission Systems Portfolio Technical Review Board, System Engineering Technical Reviews, and process-improvement efforts.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with and demonstrated understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition process.
Experience with U.S. Navy test and evaluation activities at the program-office level, including understanding of OPTEVFOR processes and timelines.
Surface Navy experience in combat systems or C4ISR.
Topside integration experience, including electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility.
Certifications or completed Courses of Instruction in configuration management and project management from DAU or other institutions.

SAIC is looking for a cleared Systems Engineer - Hardware Installations in San Diego, CA who is also experienced in supporting DoD Acquisition, US Navy Sites shipboard platforms and Programs of Record (PoR). This position will support the Installation and CM Teams providing hardware installation support and managing DoD processes within PAE Mission Systems/NAVWAR and NIWC for a Navy Acquisition Program Office and Projects.

Job Task includes but not limited to:

Tracking, updating and coordinating with appropriate engineers, NIWC ISEA and installation managers for Enterprise Change Requests (ECR) / Ship Change Documentation (SCD) for Hardware Installations
Collaboration with antenna engineering teams to translate interface control documents into measurable test parameters
Assist in test plan development to include the TEMP as needed
Coordination with OPTEVFOR on planning for test events such as developmental test assist (DTA), operational demos, validation & verification for lab tests, land-based test events, shipboard test coordination
Ensure compliance with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) policies, processes, and guidance for Programs and Projects
Coordinate with Program Office Configuration Management teams
Establish relationships across functional areas and work closely with SCD developer for engineering change and SCD alignment.
Participate, as required, in the following: PMW 120/410 Configuration Control Board, PAE Mission Systems Portfolio Technical Review Board (PTRB), System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), and Process Improvements efforts

Required Skills, education and experience:

Ability to work with and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, government technical representatives, and other supporting contractors; excellent written and oral communications; ability to work independently or in a team collaborative environment; ability to brief senior government personnel.
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD and four (4) years related experience. 4 Additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
Active TS/SCI
Knowledge of PAE Mission Systems and NAVWAR enterprise processes, policies and tools including CMPRO, SPIDER, and NDE

Desired Skills and Certifications:

Experience with and demonstrated understanding of the DOD acquisition process.
Experience with USN test and evaluation activities at the program office level as well as understanding of OPTEVFOR processes and timelines.
Surface Navy experience (combat systems or C4ISR)
Topside integration (EMI/EMC)
Certifications or Completed Courses of Instruction in CM and PM from DAU or other institutions

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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