Associate Systems Engineer

SAIC; Hill (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Associate Engineer to support the Sentinel program at Hill AFB, Utah. You will assist experienced engineers and Government stakeholders, contributing to MBSE efforts and design reviews under structured guidance.

The role involves documenting review processes, assisting with requirements management, and preparing reports for leadership. A bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• 0–2 years of professional or internship experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MBSE concepts

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Rhapsody

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2616420

Location Hill AFB, UT, US

Date Posted 2026-09-02

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Associate Engineer to 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 experience in related fields or equivalent academic/internship experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security 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.