Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC • Middletown, RI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an organized and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a collaborative team of engineers and support technicians. The role supports mechanical designs from early concept through prototype development and transition to production. Projects include design, documentation, and testing across undersea defensive systems, torpedo test equipment, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), system design, and evolving tasking.

The position provides system-level engineering support, develops preliminary solutions to engineering problems, applies systems engineering disciplines to recommend solutions, and supports prototype development. The engineer also contributes technical recommendations about capability requirements and decisions, maintains technical documentation, and develops engineering processes and standards in support of customer requirements. Work is performed at 28 Jacome Way, Middletown, Rhode Island, and/or the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport. Travel to additional customer sites may be necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Understanding of typical Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events followed during the design process, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR).
• Ability to obtain and hold an active Secret Clearance for the duration of work on the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing documentation for and participating in milestone SETR events.
• Electro-mechanical hardware design and engineering experience.
• Experience with the marine environment and naval operations and systems.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams consisting of multiple engineering disciplines and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level engineering support and expertise to a cross-functional team.
• Develop preliminary solutions to engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity in an expeditious, efficient, and timely manner.
• Apply architecture design, system integration, risk assessment and management, and other systems engineering disciplines to support recommendations addressing engineering challenges.
• Support prototype development and make technical recommendations to inform sponsors and partners about capability requirements and decisions.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including Requirements Specifications, Concepts of Operation, Design Reviews, Product and Performance Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Compliance Matrices, Qualification Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports.
• Develop and document engineering processes and standards in support of customer requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior