Systems Engineer

SAIC•Aberdeen, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer, with signals intelligence (SIGINT) experience, in support of the U.S. Army Comat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM), Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch (C5ISR-QRC). This is a fulltime, on-site position on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The applicant must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and be physically able to perform all required integration and maintenance of the systems being developed and built.

Requirements

Bachelors and Nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree
A Top Secret (TS) Clearance is required to begin employment, and a final TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to maintain employment on the contract
Minimum 2 years’ direct experience in signals intelligence, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development Contractor), DoD or Intelligence Community (NRO, NGA, NSA, etc.) background
Background in satellite communications (SATCOM) and radio frequency (RF) systems
Ability to integrate and maintain electronic equipment from technical diagrams
Ability to read and assess accuracy of electronic diagrams and troubleshoot system errors
Ability to create and install power, RF, and electronic cables
Strong background in Agile development and experience with the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence) and ability to influence the program’s transition to Agile development
Strong background in Microsoft Office tools to include Project and Visio
Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at all levels
Familiarization with communication electronics systems
Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 30 pounds
Ability to climb ladders/equipment
Must be able to operate tools and machinery safely

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support from the inception of design to the final production release, including prototype fabrication; validation and verification; onsite testing; drawing reviews, revisions and updates; First Article Test and Inspection; and quality assurance
Assess emerging requirements and develop technical concepts/implementation plans to rapidly meet organizational priorities and program objectives within a dynamic environment
Develop solutions in a systems integration laboratory (SIL) environment, and perform mechanical design, development, and documentation of components, sub-assemblies, and major end items for defense system equipment in accordance with system requirements
Perform hands-on integration of equipment in an outside environment to include lifting of at least 30 lbs and work on elevated platforms that may be over 12’ high
Conduct use and site investigations to secure necessary data for studies and designs
Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines, and suppliers to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges
Review engineering design proposals, design drawings, specifications and other technical document submissions and recommend improvements
Utilize and red-line Qualification Test Plans, Performance Test Plans, Safety/Hazard Characterization Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports
Resolution of change requests from customer, manufacturers, or suppliers
Perform Reliability Analyses and Safety Engineering processes on systems