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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Mission Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer with NRO experience to provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. This position supports a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of system development and acquisitions that advance the NRO’s space resiliency posture.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform analysis and evaluations of systems and track resulting metrics

Study and analyze a wide variety of interesting and complex problems

Assess relevant current and future technologies for insertion

Evaluate enterprise verification and validation testing

Review and analyze discrepancy reports

Assess labor, schedules, and resources required for integrating, testing, validating and transitioning systems

Capture and document lessons learned and best practices

Position periodically requires non-nominal work hours to support customer needs

Possible travel, depends on the specific need for customer supported

Qualification

ModelingSimulationEngineering AnalysisTS/SCI ClearanceC++PythonRSQLPostgreSQLLinuxMATLABVBACustomer EngagementTeam EnvironmentEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Systems, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Test engineering, or scientific/technical discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Experience in engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) and/or mission/ops/ground support experience

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

Strong written and interpersonal skills

Modeling and simulation experience using one or more of the following desired: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment - along with initiative to take on independent projects