Senior Software Systems Engineer - Precision Fires

Saic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a highly analytical Senior Software Systems Engineer to support the Precision Fires program in Huntsville, AL. You will drive requirements development, technical documentation, and cross-functional integration in an Agile setting.

Responsibilities include end-to-end systems engineering, DOORS requirement management, and collaboration via Azure DevOps to track requirements. A strong background in the software lifecycle and Army acquisition processes is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong background supporting systems engineering across the complete software development lifecycle.
• Army Acquisition Life Cycle experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on DOORS data and requirement management experience.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for requirements support is highly desired.
• Able to analyze complex requirements and cascading impacts on software testing, safety, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs within an Agile environment.
• Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the software lifecycle.
• Utilize IBM DOORS for requirement data management and traceability, export RVMs.
• Collaborate using Azure DevOps for requirements tracking and support.
• Align system requirements with Software Safety, Test, and Cybersecurity.
• Author, review, and maintain technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Requirements management

IBM DOORS (9.7.x)

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Systems engineering

Software lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience

Tools

IBM DOORS (9.7.x)

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly analytical and holistically minded Senior Software Systems Engineer to support the Precision Fires program in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will apply critical thinking to all aspects of the system lifecycle within an Agile development environment. You will be instrumental in driving requirements development, technical documentation, and cross‑functional integration to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Systems Engineering & Analysis: Execute end‑to‑end systems engineering activities for Precision Fires programs, applying critical thinking to resolve complex, system‑of‑systems engineering challenges.
• Requirements Management:Develop, analyze, and manage existing and new system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Hands‑On DOORS Administration:Actively utilize IBM DOORS (9.7.x) to manage requirement data independently. This includes establishing traceability links, creating objects within modules, and exporting Requirement Verification Matrices (RVMs) without reliance on a dedicated DOORS administrator.
• Agile Collaboration:Work dynamically within an Agile environment, attending regular scrum meetings and leveraging Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirement tracking and support.
• Cross‑Functional Integration:Assimilate and align system requirements with other critical functional areas, specifically Software Safety, Test, and Cybersecurity.
• Technical Documentation:Author, review, and maintain accurate technical documentation and specifications.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Six years’ additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Interim Secret with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required./

Requirements:

• Strong background supporting systems engineering across the complete software development lifecycle./
• A solid understanding of, or direct experience working with, systems engineering throughout theArmy Acquisition Life Cycleis considered a very strong plus./
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with IBM DOORS (9.7.x) for active data and requirement management./
• Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for requirements support is highly desired./
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and understand their cascading impacts on software testing, system safety, and cyber defense protocols./