Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA, to support Navy programs. The role involves providing operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for satellite communication solutions, recommending strategic approaches for customer needs, and analyzing system threats. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree related to engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Target salary range is $120,001 - $160,000, with minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in systems engineering.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience providing systems engineering support and SME analysis for COMSATCOM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for COMSATCOM solutions.
• Recommend strategic approaches to meet customer needs.
• Analyze changes in system threat capabilities.

Skills

SATCOM/Communications

Systems engineering support

Program/Project management

Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Team-oriented and team-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support one of our Navy programs located in San Diego, CA. This role will require up to 5% travel.

Job Duties

• Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications solutions (COMSATCOM) and CBSP inclusive of the wider Satellite Terminal transportable Non-Geostationary (STtNG) efforts.
• Recommend strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer needs; develop accurate and justifiable cost estimates for recommended solutions.
• Analyze changes in system threat capabilities and their impact on terminal and satellite performance.
• Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Review vendor reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements.
• Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools.
• Support reviews of Engineering Change Proposals and provide feedback to program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research and five (5) years or more of related experience.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
• Experience with SATCOM/Communications.
• Experience providing systems engineering support and Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis for COMSATCOM systems.
• Experience providing systems engineering support to program leadership and leading engineering design and implementation efforts.
• Familiarity with PoR, DOD, U.S. Navy acquisition engineering processes and documents, particularly those mentioned in the above description.
• Understanding of PEO C4I / NAVWAR organization structure, programs of records and mission focus.
• Experience in Navy C4I systems, experience supporting NAVWAR, and NIWC Pacific engineering programs.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong Program/Project management skills to oversee short- and long-term projects, actions and recurring deliverables.
• Ability to self-start, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Possession of excellent team-oriented and team-building skills.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.