SAIC · 15 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Santa Maria, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expSAIC is seeking an experienced and energetic Systems Engineer Principal to support the modernization of space launch ranges. The role involves providing system-level engineering support, applying digital engineering practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities for the Spaceport of the future.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing system-level engineering support and expertise to a cross-functional team
Providing preliminary solutions to engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity in an expeditious, efficient, and timely manner
Identify and apply current and emerging Digital Engineering practices, methods, and tools to address our sponsor and partners' most pressing challenges
Apply knowledge and principles of agile acquisition, architecture design, system integration, risk assessment/management, and other systems engineering disciplines to support recommendations to address these challenges
Employ rapid prototyping and technical recommendations to inform sponsor and partner capability requirements and decisions
Collaborate with platform partners to contribute to greater practice of MBSE and DE across the enterprise
Authoring and maintenance of technical documentation, such as Requirements Specifications, Concepts of Operation, Product and Performance Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Compliance Matrices, Qualification Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports
Development and documentation of engineering processes and standards in support of customer requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and nine (9) years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience or Master's degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and seven (7) years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience
Familiarity with team and administrative collaboration and analysis tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Project
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including generating, analyzing, and maintaining a digital model
Have worked on a project that consists of updating ground-based systems such as RF Systems, communication systems, telemetry, and/or virtualization of systems
Preferred
Master of Science in engineering, science, or related technical field
Experience in large Government systems acquisition
Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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