Associate Systems Engineer

Saic; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Associate Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. You will assist engineers and government stakeholders, contribute to MBSE initiatives and document deliverables under guided mentorship.

The role involves evaluating drawings, preparing data for milestone reviews, and using DOORS to help track program compliance. Training in MBSE and related concepts will deepen your Systems Engineering foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Aero/Mech/Elec) or physics/math.
• 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support USAF by documenting internal deliverable reviews for the Sentinel program.
• Assist in basic evaluations of mechanical drawings and deliverables with mentorship.
• Contribute data for Major Milestone Design Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Provide entry-level support in requirements management using DOORS.
• Create reports, summaries and presentations for senior engineers and Government leadership.
• Engage in MBSE training and systems engineering concepts.

Skills

MBSE

DOORS

Requirements management

Cameo

Rhapsody

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Description

SAIC is seekingan Associate Systems Engineerto support the Air Force's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition - the Sentinel Program. Our customer is the Sentinel Program Office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career by contributing to one of the most exciting and challenging development efforts in the Department of War. The successful candidate will support experienced engineers and Government stakeholders, build expertise and deliver meaningful contributions under structured guidance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the United States Air Force in managing and documenting internal deliverable review processes for the Sentinel program.
• Assist in basic evaluations of mechanical drawings and deliverables, identifying potential issues and gathering key insights during reviews with mentorship.
• Contribute to data preparation for Major Milestone Design Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Provide entry-level support in requirements management using tools such as DOORS to assist in tracking program compliance.
• Assist with the creation of reports, summaries, and presentations for senior engineers and Government leadership.
• Engage in relevant training to deepen knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and systems engineering concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 0–2 years of professional experiencein related fields or equivalent academic/internship experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. GovernmentSecretsecurity clearance.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody).
• Basic understanding of requirements management principles and associated tools such as DOORS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to verification and validation concepts for complex systems.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or Confluence.
• Familiarity with government acquisition and technical review processes.