Systems Engineer

Job Description Description ?JOB DESCRIPTION:SAIC is seeking aSenior Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) Ground Systems Integration Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.SAIC is sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Integration Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. The Systems Integration Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholdersPerform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baselineApply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activitiesWork with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps of customer requirements among the programs; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetingsLead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action itemsReview proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concernsDefine and deliver alternative of solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of productsFacilitate review of program documents by providing comments, compiling other reviewer comments, and working with contractor to adjudicate the comments.Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisionsSupport management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions Qualifications Required:Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree15+ years demonstrated experience in Systems EngineeringExperience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programsExperience working with military and DoD civiliansExperience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networksStrong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facilityDesired:TS/SCI (or eligible) clearanceBS degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer scienceMS degree in technical field (such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or Space SystemsExperience with mission planning, COMSEC/TRANSEC, or key managementDemonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experienceKnowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence) Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC®is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visitsaic.com. For ongoing news, please visit ournewsroom.