Principal Systems Integration

SAIC•Vandenberg SFB, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC seeks an experienced Principal Integration Engineer to support modernization of space launch ranges, meet mission requirements, provide range capabilities, and support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The program performs system modernization and digital transformation projects intended to accelerate the space launch cadence and enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Santa Maria, California. The engineer defines discrete systems and processes that link complex systems and components with software applications so they operate as a coordinated whole. The role draws on knowledge across systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and problem solving. It supports transition planning, requirements development, architecture baselines, integration and migration planning, business process improvement, and systems analysis. The engineer also serves as an architecture authority and client advocate, leads site surveys, oversees installation and testing, and provides technical recommendations to address integration challenges and mission needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or an equivalent technical discipline and 9 years of IT systems engineering-related or equivalent experience; or a master’s degree in one of these disciplines and 7 years of related or equivalent experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Basic experience with the DOE or DOD in a technical engineering forum.
Knowledge of and experience with systems engineering processes, engineering life-cycle processes, and systems integration functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating technical status and issues to internal and external customers and staff at all organizational levels.
Ability to work across Integrated Product Teams and project organizations, build teams, identify gaps and deficiencies, coordinate activities, and apply problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Launch, Test, and Range Systems (LTRS) and/or the aerospace industry.
Knowledge of LTRS organizations, processes, and technical compliance documentation.
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools such as Windchill.
Ability to work with partially defined requirements and changing criteria.
Ability to understand networking schematics and written test procedures.

Responsibilities

Define discrete systems and processes that connect complex systems, components, and software applications into a coordinated whole.
Apply knowledge across systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and problem solving.
Assist with transition planning and requirements development, and potentially develop architecture baselines.
Lead development of integration and migration plans and schedules.
Act as an advocate for internal and external clients and an authority on architecture design to address business problems.
Support business process improvements and systems analysis for missions and systems requirements.
Lead site surveys to assess existing systems, gather project requirements, and engage relevant stakeholders to align with project goals.
Oversee installation and testing activities, including planning reviews, engineering checkouts, functional testing, and walkdowns to verify system integrity and interface functionality.
Provide technical insight and recommendations to address integration challenges and support mission needs.
Identify and implement system and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
Work across Integrated Product Teams and project organizations to build teams, identify gaps and deficiencies, coordinate activities, and solve problems.