Principal Systems Integration

Job title: Principal Systems Integration

Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA, US

Summary SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Principal Integration Engineer to support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meet mission requirements, provide range capabilities, and support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The program focuses on system modernization and digital transformation to accelerate space launch cadence. This position is located in Santa Maria, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Define discrete systems with processes to link together complex systems and components with software applications to perform as a coordinated whole
• Apply a broad range of skills across engineering/technology disciplines including systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem solving
• Assist in the development of transition planning and requirements development; may develop architecture baselines
• Lead development of integration and migration plans and schedules
• Act as an advocate for internal and external clients as an authority on architecture design to address client business problems
• Support business process improvements or systems analysis for missions and systems requirements
• Lead site surveys to assess current state, gather detailed project requirements, and engage stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals
• Oversee installation and testing activities, participate in 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 critical mission needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline and nine (9) years of IT systems engineering related or equivalent experience, or a Master’s degree and seven (7) years of IT systems engineering related or equivalent experience

• Basic experience with the DOE/DOD in some technical engineering forum

• Knowledge of and experience with systems engineering processes, life cycle, and systems integration functions

• Ability to identify and implement system and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with staff at all levels and with external/internal customers on technical issues

• Ability to work across Integrated Product Teams and project organizations, build teams, identify gaps, coordinate activities, and apply problem-solving skills

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Launch, Test, and Range Systems (LTRS) and/or aerospace industries

• 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

Salary

Target salary range: 120,001 - 160,000 per year

Additional information

• Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
• Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
• Potential for Remote Work: On-site
• Full-Time, Day Shift
• This position involves on-site work in Santa Maria, CA

About SAIC SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our portfolio spans defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets, including secure solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We are a large organization with a global reach and a focus on transforming technology into mission-critical outcomes. For more information, visit saic.com.