Digital Engineer Principal

Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks an energetic and experienced Digital Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the DTAMM is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer; the Digital Engineer is responsible for applying systems engineering, systems modeling, product lifecycle management, modeling and simulation, and related techniques, tools, and methodologies to construct, steward, curate, and leverage end-to-end digital content for the DTAMM program. This position is in Vandenberg, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Exercise thought leadership and practical systems engineering application by leveraging extensive Systems Engineering and MBSE experiences to lead the Digital Engineering support provided to the Customer.

• Oversee definition and documentation of program level systems engineering policies, procedures, guidance, and best practices regarding use of modeling languages and frameworks in the execution of systems engineering.

• Develop an organized repeatable systems engineering approach, that enables architectural elements usage with a model and sharing between model development projects.

• Lead program in the development and execution of Model Based Systems Engineering.

• Work with enterprise systems engineering and other programs in gathering, documenting, and sharing systems engineering lessons learned throughout the program.

• Work across multiple organizations supporting the identification and definition of future space capability needs.

• Frequent interaction with government, SETA, FFRDC, external stakeholders, and development contractors.

• Lead and manage personnel charged with the following activities:

• Plan Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development in support of systems engineering objectives and program milestones.

• Support efforts involving Model Based Systems Engineering tools and procedures.

• Generate products using MBSE tools to support reviews and analysis.

• Prepare briefings for senior decision makers.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline.

Required Experience:

• Exposure with Digital Engineering tools and procedures.

• Experience in modeling tools (Cameo) and modeling frameworks (UAF, DoDAF, MODAF) and languages (SysML, UML, MOF).

• Knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test.

• Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration, and use of model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering models.

• Proficient understanding of fundamental model development and its application to architecture or system design.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams requiring collaboration, open communication, and willingness to work in a pair-programming style collaborative work environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Desired Experience:

• Prior US military and/or IC customer experience.

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.