Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC · Crane

SAIC is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this role, you will perform a broad range of systems engineering activities in support of one of the Department of Defense’s highest-priority nuclear modernization programs. The successful candidate will assist the Navy is directing and managing a competitive prototyping development effort and apply a complete understanding of systems engineering principles to deliver innovative, technically sound solutions that meet mission requirements within schedule and cost constraints.

The Senior Systems Engineer will perform systems engineering activities including concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system and operational performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis and estimation, decision analysis, and physical configuration analysis (PCA). The role ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware, software, or engineering specifications
Represent the Navy in a competitive prototyping environment implementing system engineering and technical review best practices and processes
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including concept of operations, systems engineering plans, requirements specifications, and interface control documents
Support system architecting, design, integration, and verification and validation activities across the SLCM-N program lifecycle
Conduct lifecycle cost analysis, estimation, and decision analysis to support program planning and acquisition decisions
Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet current and future program requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, government program office staff, and industry partners to resolve complex technical issues
Support program milestone reviews including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Provide direction to team members in accordance with established policies and management guidance

SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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.

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