Principal Systems Integration Engineer

SAIC; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator is seeking a Principal Systems Integration Engineer to support the Space Development Agency's Tranche 3 Program. This role involves systems engineering, integration, and testing for a constellation of satellites, ensuring successful architecture and requirements execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in national security systems and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a Master's.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with systems engineering for national security.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering and Integration of the Tranche 3 constellation.
• Translate system requirements into system architectures.
• Develop interface control documents and system models.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORs

Job description

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SAIC is seeking experiencedPrincipal Systems Integration Engineerto support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) program.

As the Principal Systems Integration Engineer , you will be supporting the Systems Engineering and Integration of the Tranche 3 constellation, which includes hundreds of satellites accomplishing multiple mission areas including missile warning, tracking and defense and tactical communications to warfighters.You will work with the SDA, end users, space vehicle contractors, and ground segment contractors to ensure the architecture, requirements, implementation, integration and testing are executed successfully.

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Works as a key part of the overall Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) group that is the core of the T3PI team.
• Translates system requirements into system architectures that integrate space, ground and end user systems to meet overall mission needs while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develops interface control documents and system models that define interfaces between space, ground and end user segments.
• Ensures segment-level specifications are consistent with system-level requirements.
• Develops system threads that evaluate and document step-by-step functional behaviors between space, ground and end user elements.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies.
• Works with space vehicle and ground segment contractors to ensure designs meet requirements and interfaces across segments and systems will function properly.
• Assists with planning and execution of system-level tests and the evaluation of segment-level test plans and execution.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR Masters and 7 years of relevant experience in Engineering or Engineering Sciences. Additional professional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Developing and/or sustaining high-reliability systems for national security, preferably including space and/or ground systems or space-to-ground integration.
• Experience with systems engineering involving the integration of complex multi-element systems.
• Excellent communication and teaming skills.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Experienced with fast-paced development programs in the space domain.
• A high degree of proficiency using one or more MBSE tools to include Cameo Systems Modeler and/ or DOORs.
• Experience with space-based tactical communications; missile warning, tracking and defense; or custody of targets from space.
• Experience with a broad range of system types: custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and specialty engineering.
• Experience in Agile methods for program management or software development.
• Top Secret with updated SSBI a Plus!

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking experiencedPrincipal Systems Integration Engineerto support the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) program.

As the Principal Systems Integration Engineer , you will be supporting the Systems Engineering and Integration of the Tranche 3 constellation, which includes hundreds of satellites accomplishing multiple mission areas including missile warning, tracking and defense and tactical communications to warfighters.You will work with the SDA, end users, space vehicle contractors, and ground segment contractors to ensure the architecture, requirements, implementation, integration and testing are executed successfully.

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Works as a key part of the overall Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) group that is the core of the T3PI team.
• Translates system requirements into system architectures that integrate space, ground and end user systems to meet overall mission needs while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develops interface control documents and system models that define interfaces between space, ground and end user segments.
• Ensures segment-level specifications are consistent with system-level requirements.
• Develops system threads that evaluate and document step-by-step functional behaviors between space, ground and end user elements.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies.
• Works with space vehicle and ground segment contractors to ensure designs meet requirements and interfaces across segments and systems will function properly.
• Assists with planning and execution of system-level tests and the evaluation of segment-level test plans and execution.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR Masters and 7 years of relevant experience in Engineering or Engineering Sciences. Additional professional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Developing and/or sustaining high-reliability systems for national security, preferably including space and/or ground systems or space-to-ground integration.
• Experience with systems engineering involving the integration of complex multi-element systems.
• Excellent communication and teaming skills.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Experienced with fast-paced development programs in the space domain.
• A high degree of proficiency using one or more MBSE tools to include Cameo Systems Modeler and/ or DOORs.
• Experience with space-based tactical communications; missile warning, tracking and defense; or custody of targets from space.
• Experience with a broad range of system types: custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and specialty engineering.
• Experience in Agile methods for program management or software development.
• Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Top Secret with updated SSBI a Plus!

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. 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.

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