Systems Engineer Principal

SAIC · California

JSAIC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer Principal to support PMA251 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Systems Program Office, to lead the technical direction for high‑visibility Naval aviation and shipboard systems that directly impact Fleet readiness and safety. As the Senior Principal Lead Systems Engineer for Foreign Miliary Sales (FMS), you will set architecture, drive requirements and integration, mentor engineers, and represent the program at senior reviews—partnering with NAVAIR/NAVSEA and International stakeholders across complex systems such as AAG, EMALS, ALRE, shipboard power/motion control, and related electromechanical/control domains.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

Own the system architecture & technical baseline for multi‑disciplinary hardware/software systems; guide decisions on interfaces, behaviors, allocations, performance, safety, and sustainment across the lifecycle.
Drive requirements management & traceability: lead decomposition, allocation, and verification planning; maintain DOORS/DOORS NG baselines and ensure full traceability to test/certification.
Apply MBSE & Digital Engineering at scale: build and govern SysML models (Cameo/MagicDraw), advance digital thread/twin practices, and align models with program artifacts (CONOPS, ICDs, SOWs, specs).
Lead verification & validation (V&V): define strategies, acceptance criteria, MOEs/MOPs; coordinate DT&E/OT&E, test readiness (OTR/OTD), and data‑driven performance analysis for decision reviews.
Chair/represent engineering at SETR & acquisition milestones: prepare and lead SRR/SFR/PDR/CDR and milestone gates aligned to AAF/DoD 5000; author technical assessments, trade studies, and risk mitigations.
Integrate across stakeholders and IPTs: collaborate with program offices, Fleet users, industry partners, and cross‑functional teams (systems, electrical, mechanical, software, test, cyber, safety).
Institutionalize rigor: enforce configuration management (CM), change control (ECPs), R&M planning, FMEAs, and disciplined documentation quality.
Mentor & elevate the team: coach junior/mid‑level engineers; establish best practices for requirements, modeling, integration, test, and technical writing.

Why Join?

Mission impact: Influence systems that Sailors rely on every day; measurably improve Fleet safety and readiness.
Technical leadership: Set architecture, lead integration/V&V, and shape milestone decisions on major Navy programs.
Growth & collaboration: Work with seasoned engineers and prior‑service teammates; mentor others while advancing MBSE and Digital Engineering practices.

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