FAA Systems Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job

Location REMOTE WORK, DC, US

Date Posted

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work Yes

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.

• 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.).

Required Education & Experience

• 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.
• Knowledge of NAS systems, services and operations is preferred.
• 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.

Required Clearance & Background

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain & maintain FAA public trust.
• Ability to satisfy FAA resume approval and security requirements.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.