Systems Research Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is searching for a Systems Research Engineer. The current team applies cutting edge science and technology, high performance computing resources, and advanced laboratory technology to the problem of developing and testing advanced sensor concepts and components for the United States Air Force, including related effects and interactions with weapon systems. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting a fast-paced weapon-system program, including design and development of sub-system components, as well as test and evaluation of a novel weapon concept in an all-up-round format. Associated technologies include laser & passive EO/IR seekers, RF proximity sensors and seekers, propulsion, energetics, and guidance, navigation, and control.

The successful applicant will be:

·         Responsible for following multiple unsynchronized programs through the product life-cycle from invention/design to prototyping and testing, shadowing senior technical personnel and aggressively jumping in to support anywhere possible.

·         Responsible for coordinating across numerous sub-system subject matter experts to understand weapon system operational principles, modes of operations, technical risks and opportunities.

·         Responsible for representing the government’s interests at sub-system and system-level test events, reviewing test plans and coordinating adjustments in test design based on results.

·         Responsible for leveraging existing modeling & simulation tools to probe design trade space and highlight high risk areas to project lead to inform future design & test activities.

·         Responsible for reviewing technical materials submitted by subject matter experts and identifying critical performance measures and drafting technical communications/questions to support discussions.

·         Able to communicate with a wide variety of technical subject matter experts, as well as program office representatives and end-users to identify program risks.

·         Supporting technical sub-system leads with first-principles design verification, modeling & simulation, and test design.

·         Able to work effectively within a broad team structure with many diverse backgrounds and points of view.

·         Willing to independently study technical topics and identify lists of questions/concerns to highlight to the project lead.

·         Interested in switching between diverse technical topics and enthusiastic to investigate from first-principles.

·         Optionally contributing to internal DoD proposal-writing, presentations to both technical and senior-leader audiences, and programmatic topics such as evaluating cost/schedule/performance of project performers.

Qualifications

·    U.S. Citizenship Required

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or physics and 0-2 years of experience

·         Generalist background or attitude with interest in diverse technical topics

·         Desire interest or experience in any of the following areas:

o   Semi-active laser seekers

o   Passive EO/IR imaging

o   RF proximity sensors

o   Active/semi-active RF seekers

o   Rocket propulsion

o   Energetic materials/warheads

o   Guidance, navigation, and control

·         Desire experience with DoD proposal writing, to include large proposals and joint-service proposals

·         Desire experience with briefing technical audiences and/or senior leader audiences

·         Desire familiarity with DoD weapon system organizations to include Army/Navy/Air Force labs, program offices, requirements, and end-user organizations.

·         Applicant must be qualified to obtain a DoD secret security clearance. Existing clearance desired

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 driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.