Ground Systems Engineer at SAIC

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Technical Advisory, Integration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Digital Twin Technologies, Modeling and Simulation, Automated Test Solutions, Requirements Definition, System Architectures, Collaboration, Communication, Agile Development, Cloud Technologies, Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, Self-Starter

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes to integrate ground systems into the operational baseline at a customer facility in Chantilly, Va. Primary responsibilities: Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of ground systems. Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries. Collaborate with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical). Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government. Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of ground systems, integrating MBSE tools into a digital thread to connect siloed information systems. Leverage digital twin technologies and modeling and simulation tools to support early-stage risk reduction, operational rehearsal, and system performance verification. Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture. Required: Must be a US Citizen. Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph. Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field required (contractual requirement) and three (3) years or more relevant experience; master’s and one (1) year or more experience. Knowledge of customer’s space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities. Systems engineering background with understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning. Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification. Must be a polished communicator and proven collaborator with demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities. Must be a self-starter able to proactively address customer requirements with no supervision and expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics. Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools as well as Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies. Desired: Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or Programs. Experience in architecture management, baseline audit, and verification. Familiar with JIRA, Confluence. Proficiency in using modeling tools and software (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, or Capella). Familiarity with modeling languages such as SysML or UAFML. Experience with cloud-based technologies and automation to optimize platform performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

The Ground Systems Engineer will advise and assist the government with planning, engineering, integration, and operations and maintenance activities of ground systems. They will also analyze and document site system architecture and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project requirements and risks are understood.