FAA Systems Engineer

SAIC

4d • $120,001 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking Systems Engineers to support our FAA customers in the planning, acquisition, deployment and sustainment of new and existing Air Traffic Control surveillance systems. The successful candidates will provide consulting and advisory services to FAA program teams, operations, and engineering teams to ensure plans and solutions are aligned with the business direction and assist in the analysis, design, and implementation of various National Airspace System (NAS) modernization initiatives and projects. Requires 25% travel to DC and/or other FAA facilities. Position allows work from home when not traveling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering or technical discipline and 9 years of experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in serving as systems engineering support for complex and extensive programs and systems
• Knowledge and prior application of the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) policy and processes, including the procurement and deployment of large NAS systems and all relevant orders, guidelines, and specifications.
• Ability to support multiple areas including program planning and management, requirements development and analysis, system design, system implementation and operations/sustainment.
• Travel requirements will vary by position.
• Excellent communications skills.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain & maintain FAA public trust.
• Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NAS systems, services and operations is preferred

Responsibilities

• Adapting and applying applicable technical, administrative and business processes and procedures to managing large complex systems and acquisition projects for major functional areas.
• Providing expertise to support development and analysis of requirements, program/project budgets, standards and schedules.
• Coordinating with multiple stakeholders on matters pertinent to the successful implementation of the program or functional area.
• Applying analytical techniques in gathering data to solve complex technical problems (e.g., requirements definition, operations research, modeling, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees