Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer, ideally with Space Vehicle (SV) and ground systems familiarity, to take on a systems engineering role. The position will report to the sustainment task order manager and work will be performed on site at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, with approximately 10 percent travel.

This role will focus on systems engineering, project management, and requires excellent soft skills to influence and work with EDIS teammates, government IPT leads, and other mission partners and stakeholders. If you enjoy problem solving and thrive in a fast paced, demanding, and dynamic environment, we want you to join our team.

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Provide engineering support for the sustainment of satellite ground systems and development of new and upgraded system capabilities.

• Ensure that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, test, integration and sustainment systems for our customers.

• Use and incorporate broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols.

• Coordinate across technical and functional teams to ensure requirements are known and met and effectively communicate results, both verbally and in writing.

• Maintain cognizance over technical activities and schedule milestones within program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

• Assist technical teams with Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB) presentation slides.

• Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities to maintain the network baseline; recommend network design changes/enhancements; and analyze the optimization of network systems performance.

• Provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources through which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs.

• Develop and maintain network topologies and diagrams.

• Work with teammates and external stakeholders on all phases of the systems engineering process.

• Help identify, communicate, and manage project risks.

• Interface with teammates to resolve and mitigate problems arising during implementation.

• Respond resourcefully to new demands and challenges.

• Participate in technical interchange meetings and reviews.

This is you:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 9 years of technical experience; Master's degree and 7 years of technical experience (may substitute 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)

• Minimum 5 years' direct experience in space systems, space command and control, or equivalent relevant disciplines including industry (development Contractor), DoD or other Agency (NRO, NSA, NASA, etc.) background

• 7 of complex satellite ground systems, or satellite operations

• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and creativity

• Team player with a strong work ethic and initiative to perform in a cross-functional team.

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers

• Demonstrated previous Systems Engineering leadership experience on major DoD systems acquisitions

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Comfortable working with multiple teams in collaborative, facilitative, and service roles in a dynamic environment

• Willing to develop new skills and learn new tools

• Seeks learning opportunities and continuous improvement

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, immediate team and other internal staff