Software Integration Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Job

Location:

El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted:

Category:
Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory:
Systems Engineer

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Minimum

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work:
No

SAIC is seeking a Ground Systems Software Integration Engineer with experience as a systems engineer and technical advisor (SETA). The role involves managing acceptance testing and integration of software and specialized hardware for diverse locations.

Requirements: active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.

• Support software procurement from requirements identification through system test, sell-off, delivery, and installation at multiple sites.
• Support design and development of computer architectures from both a hardware and software perspective to provide analysis and recommendations for ground command and control.
• Provide formal and informal feedback on program status, recommendations for the best way forward, participation in test procedure reviews and witnessing.
• Provide systems engineering support for requirements development, design, test plans, and requirements verifications through acceptance testing from developers.
• Review and assess the adequacy of ground systems specifications, RADs, RVPs, ICDs, RVRs, and system level requirements documentation.
• Review, analyze and coordinate any changes to ground system specifications; participate in defining, managing, testing, verifying, and validating collection segment internal and external interfaces.
• Coordinate with SED, GED, MOD and non-NRO SPO ground elements as required.
• Attend system level design reviews and program management reviews to assess ground system design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations to the customer.
• Review, document and trace ground systems hardware and software requirements, and coordinate with other engineers, FFRDC and developer personnel to resolve issues.
• Review ground system requirements allocations for accuracy and ensure requirement allocation documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in and witness ground systems testing to verify internal and external interfaces; review and correlate post-test data to ensure ground systems requirements are met.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry command and control system hardware and software design, manufacturing and test specifications and standards, and apply that knowledge during reviews of developer documentation and processes.
• Use analytical skills and tools to analyze design modifications and assess ground systems interface implications against performance requirements.
• Review acquisition milestone ground systems design documentation for adequacy, accuracy and completeness, identify cost, schedule and technical risks/opportunities, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with prime contractor counterparts and functional counterparts.
• Coordinate across geographically diverse sites for delivery and acceptance testing; requires travel to these sites as well as to developer sites.
• Provide coordination with facilities' teams during site surveys, installation, and for long-term facilities maintenance of IT equipment and specialized hardware.
• Support request for change (RFC) processes.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience.
• Prior ground system acquisition experience in a major satellite system.
• Understanding of SIGINT Satellite systems.
• Experience managing combined hardware and software integration activities.
• Experience with systems integration from factory testing to site implementation.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to include Dev Sec Ops  and agile processes.
• Ability to organize meetings, project coordination, writing and reviewing technical reports.
• Ability to travel overseas.

• Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with emphasis on MBSE.
• Prior software development experience.
• Experience in architectural development, installation and monitoring of multi-contractor and/or multi-orbit solutions.
• Prior experience for acquisition activities related to requirements development and assessment, technical evaluations of proposals, and ECP development.
• Experience with hardware development, verification, validation, and O&M for large systems.
• Experience in coordinating government construction activities including Requests for Change (RFCs), site survey, and stakeholder coordination.
• CSEP and/or PMP certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSIS and JSIS.
• Experience in NRO, IC, or DoD program management processes.

$160,001 - $200,000

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