Systems Engineer: Prototyping, Testing & Lab Integration

Saic; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer for the Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) in Upper Marlboro, MD. You will join a multidisciplinary team to test, evaluate, and integrate hardware and software for biometric and data processing systems.

The role involves building data collection systems, prototyping components with CAD and 3D printing, and delivering technical documentation and recommendations to support customer goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent military/field experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
• Able to lift 50lbs and safely use step ladders.
• Understanding of basic computer assembly, software installation, configuration, network connectivity, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in the proper and safe use of basic hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and printing processes, software, and hardware.
• Able to generate technical documentation, drawings, operator/maintenance procedures, test plans, and hardware and software recommendations.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use of handheld test equipment such as DMMs.
• Strong writing skills and ability to clearly explain and document technical plans, findings, and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with team members as well as interact with customers.
• Able to iterate and adapt system requirements and designs to changing needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute test and evaluation plans for new generation hardware and software components and systems and generate technical reports documenting findings.
• Build and configure computer-based data collection systems by integrating and installing necessary assemblies, sub-assemblies, and software.
• Setup and configure lighting, power, and other infrastructure in laboratory and field-test environments.
• Design, fabricate and assemble prototype system components and devices using on-premises CAD modeling software, 3D printers, laser cutters, basic hand and power tools, and other rapid prototyping methods in support of customer concepts of operations and device testing.
• Develop and execute checklists to monitor laboratory and field infrastructure to ensure reliable operation and detect and repair malfunctions that would impact testing efforts.
• Perform research to identify and document existing and emerging technologies that help solve customer challenges.
• Generate technical documents, drawings, and operator/maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support services including routine systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Skills

3D modeling

Documentation

Written communication

Team collaboration

Hardware testing

Prototyping

Electronics testing

Soldering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military/field experience

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printers

DMMs

Arduino/STM32/ESP

Soldering equipment

Job description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer for the Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) in Upper Marlboro, MD. You will join a multidisciplinary team to test, evaluate, and integrate hardware and software for biometric and data processing systems.

The role involves building data collection systems, prototyping components with CAD and 3D printing, and delivering technical documentation and recommendations to support customer goals.