Weapons Systems Data Analyst

SAIC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer in the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development for Naval gun weapon systems in Dahlgren, VA. The role involves developing MATLAB data analysis scripts, designing analysis tools, and presenting findings to prove system readiness.

Responsibilities include data review from testing efforts, root cause analysis, and creating visual reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or technical field with 2+ years' experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for processing large structured data.
• Experience in testing and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of team members.
• Ability to work independently with government/contractor personnel.
• Ability to plan tasks using Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop data analysis scripts in MATLAB and review data from testing efforts.
• Design and develop analysis materials; create visual reports with 2D/3D plots.
• Present findings to support system methods, capabilities and readiness.
• Expand role to testing/distributed systems during V&V sprints or field testing.

Skills

MATLAB scripting

Testing experience

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/technical field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA.

The Software Engineer will develop and design data analysis scripts in MATLAB, as well as methods and tools to review and analyze data from various testing efforts. Job responsibilities will include designing and developing analysis material, root cause analysis, analyzing data as well and preparing visual reports to include two- and three-dimensional plots, and presenting the findings of the analysis to help in proving system methods, capabilities and readiness of the system. There will also be opportunities to expand this role to include testing and operation of distributed systems during internal Verification and Validation sprints and/or field testing.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline and two (2)+ years of experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.


• Must be competent in the development of MATLAB scripts to process large amount of structured data files as well as processing the data files through MATLAB.


• Testing and evaluation experience.


• Ability to communicate with all levels of team members on the project.


• Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel.


• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.)


• Must have at least an interim Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Hyper Velocity Weapons preferred. Familiarity with research and development projects a plus.


• Experience related to gun weapon systems and/or Army/Navy programs.

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

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