Job Description
Description
SAIC seeks an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space.
The engineer sought here serves a USG Program Office leading the establishment of the enterprise’s artificial intelligence and machine learning program. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Your responsibilities include some or all of the following depending on your personal desires and capabilities:
- AI/ML expertise to help USG Program Office develop and implement an enterprise AI/ML strategy and program plans.
- Implementation of AI/ML policies, procedures, instructions, and guidance.
- Assessment of the feasibility and applicability of relevant AI/ML techniques to future spacecraft, payloads, communication systems, ground systems, launch systems, and operations concepts.
- Assist USG Program Office defining the staffing requirements to support the enterprise AI/ML program.
- Work with government technical and contracts staff developing necessary program acquisition packages.
- Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
- Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
- Must have bachelor’s degree with minimum of 14+ years of relevant work experience or 12 years with master’s degree
- Relevant experience in establishing Enterprise Programs
- AI/ML knowledge
- Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
- Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems
- R&D of artificial intelligence/machine learning agents
- System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
- Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies applied to space system
- IC mission, organizations, disciplines, systems, and/or processes
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.