Senior Systems Engineer-Test Bench & Embedded Systems

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:


SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work with complex vehicle electrical systems, embedded controls, CAN/LIN architectures, model-based design, and test bench integration - using the same engineering disciplines applied across modern off-road platforms. You'll apply your automotive experience to an advanced, tactical vehicle program while working in a hybrid environment with cutting edge tools such as Vector CANoe, Simulink, and system level test benches.

This position is contingent upon award news expected Summer of 2026

Work primarily from the Detroit/Pontiac/Auburn Hills region with periodic onsite build and integration events at customer locations.

Note: This position is hybrid remote, with a preference on local support to the Auburn Hills, MI area. There is also remote potential with periodic travel for the right candidate.

JOB DUTIES:

Performs systems engineering and electronic architecture development for tactical vehicle platforms, focusing on advanced power systems, embedded control, and full vehicle system integration.

To include: Designing automotive electrical harnessing, Integrating ECUs and embedded modules, running functional tests similar to OEM validation, creating system-level documentation, supporting prototype build events, troubleshooting vehicle electrical and electronic issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience. Experience can be from any of the following engineering disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
• Ideal for candidates with experience in automotive electrical systems, embedded systems, power systems, infotainment, or diagnostics systems.
• Experience in automotive HIL/SIL test environments strongly translates to success in this role.
• Automotive Electrical System Design, Vector CANoe, Mathlab Simulink.
• Preferred skills: coding with CAPL and C#.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government program requirements.
• No clearance requirement.

About Us

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.