Systems Engineer

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA to support U.S. Space Force PNT/SE&I programs.

You will plan, execute, and document system-level tests, evaluate GPS simulation scenarios, and analyze data for root-cause investigations, working with government customers and cross-functional teams. The role requires a BS in a technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience, with hands-on experience in STK, MATLAB, and GPS simulators.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant systems/test engineering experience (or Master's with 0–3 years).
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting system-level tests and analyzing test data to verify requirements, identify anomalies, and support root-cause investigations.
• Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation tools such as STK, GPS simulators (e.g., Broadsim or equivalent), and/or MATLAB for scenario development and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and interface with government customers and technical stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify PNT system requirements and performance.
• Support integrated test events to evaluate PNT performance for the USSF, assessing signal acquisition and navigation performance in electronic threat environments.
• Analyze test data, identify anomalies, troubleshoot configuration issues, and support root-cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain test plans for GPS simulator testing.
• Develop and execute simulation-based test scenarios using tools such as STK, Broadsim, and MATLAB.
• Interface with government customers, program leadership, analysts, engineers and technical stakeholders in classified and unclassified environments.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Test planning

Test data analysis

Modeling & simulation

Python

MATLAB

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field

Herramientas

STK

Broadsim

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support U.S. Space Force Systems Space Systems Command programs in El Segundo, CA. and join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. This role will support technical analysis, systems engineering activities, test planning and evaluating test data.

PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force (USSF). As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to coordinate test activities with cross-functional engineering teams, cross-government organizations, and technical GPS stakeholders.

Major duties of this position include:

• Plan, develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify PNT system requirements and performance
• Support integrated test events to evaluate PNT performance for the USSF, assessing signal acquisition and navigation performance in electronic threat environments
• Analyze test data, identify anomalies, troubleshoot configuration issues, and support root-cause investigations
• Develop and maintain test plans for GPS simulator testing
• Develop and execute simulation-based test scenarios using tools such as STK, Broadsim, and MATLAB
• Interface with government customers, program leadership, analysts, engineers and technical stakeholders in classified and unclassified environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant systems/test engineering experience (or Master's with 0–3 years).
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting system-level tests and analyzing test data to verify requirements, identify anomalies, and support root-cause investigations.
• Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation tools such as STK, GPS simulators (e.g., Broadsim or equivalent), and/or MATLAB for scenario development and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and interface with government customers and technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD space programs, preferably U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, or GPS/PNT-related missions.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for automating test workflows and advanced data analysis; experience with STK and advanced GPS simulators such as Broadsim.
• Familiarity with systems engineering best practices (e.g., requirements traceability, verification/validation, configuration management) and use of requirements/test management tools.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.