Systems Engineer

SAIC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program at Hill AFB, Utah, supporting next-generation ICBM weapon system acquisition. The role targets engineers early in their careers to collaborate across technical teams and contribute to critical milestones.

Requirements include a BS in a relevant engineering or physics field, 2+ years of engineering experience, and a Secret security clearance. MBSE tool use and DOORS traceability are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MBSE tool experience and workflows.
• Basic experience with requirements tracking and systems engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring the Prime contractor’s deliverables meet program requirements through methodical reviews.
• Support Major Milestone Design Reviews (MRRs like SRR, PDR, CDR) preparation and execution.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to aid program decisions.
• Contribute to requirements management and traceability using DOORS to maintain the system baseline.
• Participate in model updates and analysis using MBSE tools under senior guidance.
• Collaborate with technical and project teams to address verification activities and manage minor tasks with oversight.

Skills

MBSE workflows

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems 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 a great opportunity for systems engineers in the early stages of their careers to enhance their skills while contributing to one of the Department of War’s most critical acquisition programs. The position requires a proactive professional able to take on defined responsibilities independently and collaborate across technical teams to achieve program goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with ensuring the Prime contractor’s deliverables, including mechanical drawings, meet program requirements through methodical reviews.

• Support the preparation and execution of Major Milestone Design Reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).

• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to aid in program decisions.

• Contribute to requirements management and traceability efforts using tools like DOORS to maintain the system's technical baseline.

• Participate in model updates and analysis using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody) under guidance from senior engineers.

• Collaborate with technical and project teams to address system verification activities and manage minor tasks independently with oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 2+ years of engineering experience.

• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

• Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and workflows (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody).

• Basic experience in requirements tracking and systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability using DOORS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in verification and validation efforts for complex engineering systems.

• Familiarity with technical milestone review processes and government decision points.

• Experience with systems engineering and Agile tools (DOORS, JIRA, Confluence).

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

REQNUMBER: 2616400

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