Senior Systems Engineer

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Publishing
System Integration
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Project Management
Configuration Management
Content Management
Change Management
Logistics
Test Cases
Use Cases
Computer Science
Acquisition
Documentation
Test Plans
Testing
Communication
Cyber Security
Risk Management
Data Collection
Reporting
Requirements Management
Verification And Validation
Military
LTE
Radio
LMR
Satellite Communications
Spectrum Management
DoD
Collaboration
Instrumentation
Spectrum
Modeling
OPNET
MATLAB
STK
Automated Testing
Data Visualization
Python
R
Microsoft Power BI
Evaluation
Security+
CISSP
Management
PMP
Lean Six Sigma
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600254

Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-11

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Systems Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. While this role is 100% remote, priority will be given to East Coast candidates.

The Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive systems engineering and testing documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and representing the engineering domain to our customers. The role involves managing engineering and test events, analyzing results, and publishing detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement systems engineering and testing documentation.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Software/Integration, Cyber, PM, CM, and Logistics.
Represent the Systems Engineering and Testing domains to customers.
Manage and oversee engineering and test events, including creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
Analyze engineering and test results and publish detailed reports.
Develop test plans mapped to requirements and operational use cases.
Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to plan and execute tests.
Report the status of engineering and testing activities to sponsors.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, or related fields.
Experience planning and executing developmental and operational testing activities.
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and systems development and testing policies.
Proficiency in developing test documentation (test plans, procedures, and reports).
Strong understanding of communication systems principles and technologies.
Experience with interoperability testing and troubleshooting complex systems.
Knowledge of emergency response systems and their integration with communication networks.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including risk management frameworks.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using statistical methods.
Experience with requirements management, verification, and validation processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Desired Skills:

Prior hands-on work with public safety or military emergency response systems.
Knowledge of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for first responders and joint operations.
Experience working with DHS SAFECOM, NIST PSCR, or NPSTC standards.
Knowledge of LTE/5G integration with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
Experience with satellite communications and emergency response redundancy planning.
Familiarity with spectrum management tools and NTIA/DoD frequency coordination processes.
Proficiency in test instrumentation (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., OPNET, MATLAB, STK).
Experience with automated test tools and data visualization software (e.g., Python, R, Power BI).
Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP), Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), or DAWIA Test & Evaluation Level II/III certification.
Security+ or CISSP certification.
Experience coordinating with PMOs, PEOs, and operational stakeholders.
Ability to manage test schedules, resources, and risk.
PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600254
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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