Platform Engineer

Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Platform Engineer for the shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands.


This position is contingent upon award news, expected Summer 2026. This position is hybrid and must live within one hour of Pascagoula, MS.


Job Duties:

• Perform Platform Engineering SATCOM and data link support for stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution project for shipboard C5ISR systems.

• Works with the multidisciplinary technical team to ensure successful shipboard industrial test procedures development and testing.

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Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's and two(2) years or more relevant experience with afloat satellite communications and data link systems; additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degrees.

Required Security Clearance:

• Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment.

Required Certifications:

• Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CSSIP or equivalent or willing to obtain within 180 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Familiar with C4ISR/C5ISR Interface Control Documents, Block diagrams, electrical wiring diagrams, and Functional Interface Drawings.
• Experience with maintaining or operationally configuring afloat SATCOM and datalinks

• Autocad experience preferred.

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.