Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Project Overview

The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a government-owned, managed, and developed software suite under the Army S3I Indicium Project. NSITE supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and multiple laboratories by enabling continued interoperability testing of systems critical to the defense of the United States and its Allies. The selected candidate for the Systems Engineer (SME) role will foster collaboration across diverse functional areas and contribute to the advancement of this mission-essential capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leads to drive software decisions for upcoming test events and deliver technical recommendations.
• Engage with external customers to align NSITE software status and gather system requirements.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the MDA Operational Baseline and support RWOPS operations as needed.
• Deliver strategic inputs to upper management regarding Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions.
• Conduct team training sessions on MDA-based system functionality and enterprise-level updates.
• Partner with external stakeholders to ensure all technical issues are tracked, managed, and resolved.
• Execute special projects as directed by the IOS Manager and IOS Area Leads.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM field, plus nine (9) years of relevant, hands-on experience; Additional six (6) years' relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office, MS Project and MS Visio skills.
• Self-starter; able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift.
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment with aggressive schedules.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the NSITE Software.
• Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes and familiarity with JIRA Software.

About Us

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.


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