Systems Engineer at SAIC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Mission Planning, Experiment Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Verification Planning, Technical Review, Risk Assessment, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Mission Feasibility, Integration Coordination, Technical Oversight, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Space-Based Experimentation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight for experiment integration and mission execution as part of the Mach-TB Program Office. This individual will act as the primary Systems Engineer for a designated mission, working collaboratively with experiment teams and launch providers to ensure successful mission planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering processes and methodologies, particularly in developing stakeholder requirements, verification plans, and assessing mission feasibility. This position involves hands-on technical review, system integration coordination, and stakeholder engagement to address technical challenges and develop effective strategies to resolve them. NOTE: This is a hybrid remote position requiring candidate to be in office approximately 2 days a week for meetings. Key Responsibilities: Technical Representation: Serve as the primary Systems Engineer representing the Mach-TB Program Office for a designated mission, providing authoritative technical oversight for experiment performance and integration and mission execution. Stakeholder Requirements Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine mission requirements, ensuring all aspects of experiment performance, integration, and execution are addressed comprehensively. Mission Feasibility Analysis: Evaluate mission goals and constraints to determine feasibility, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure mission success. Verification Planning: Develop and manage verification plans to ensure all mission requirements are meeting established technical objective metrics. Experiment and Launch Coordination: Coordinate with experiment teams and launch providers to resolve technical concerns, ensure compatibility, and address performance and integration challenges while maintaining mission objectives. Technical Review Support: Lead Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) tailored to experiment performance and integration into launch systems. Mission Systems Engineering Oversight: Provide end-to-end systems engineering leadership throughout the mission lifecycle, from requirements development through post-mission analysis. Collaboration and Communication: Maintain close collaboration with Mach-TB stakeholders, program management, technical teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of mission objectives. Basic Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in mission planning, experiment integration, or similar technical roles. Technical Expertise: Strong background in systems engineering, mission feasibility studies, integration, and verification/validation processes. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, conduct technical reviews, and resolve complex system-level challenges effectively and efficiently. Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders, including program managers, technical teams, and external partners. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required. Clearance: No clearance required to start however must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Active clearance is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with launch vehicle integration, mission operations, or space-based experimentation. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies. Prior experience with defense or federal programs related to experiment integration and mission execution. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership for experiment integration and mission execution, ensuring successful mission planning. This includes collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating mission feasibility, and leading technical reviews.