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Combat Systems Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Acquisition
Office Management
Business Requirements Gathering
Collaboration
Innovation
Computer Science
Physics
Management
Security Clearance
Agile Management
JIRA
Confluence
Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Modeling
Verification And Validation
Test Plans
IBM Rational DOORS
Requirements Management
Agile
SAFE
Configuration Management
Analytics
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
C++
Testing
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2617596

Location: , DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?SAIC is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to contribute to the success of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Mission Systems (MS) [formerly Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS)] Unified TestBed. The tasking specifically focuses on the AEGIS Combat System and Enterprise Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) Modeling & Simulation. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact Navy mission readiness by ensuring high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools meet the performance expectations of Navy combat systems.

This position requires an active Interim Secret clearance to begin work with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Position is located in Washington DC with local commute to testing sites.

What You'll Do:

Provide Program Office management support
Use advanced modeling techniques to support mission and operational requirements for Navy combat systems with particular focus on AEGIS Combat System and SSDS
Develop combat system Developmental Tests from formal requirements documentation for inclusion into the Unified TestBed
Conduct operational and system effectiveness trade-off studies, test planning, and validation activities
Analyze test planning documents, focusing on establishing clear Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and supporting accurate operational requirements
Collaborate across teams and stakeholders, including the Operational Test & Evaluation Force (OTF formerly COTF), to certify simulation outcomes meet requirements and reflect Navy combat system live-fire performance data
Develop tailored TestBed solutions with a team of experienced engineers to address specific Navy needs

Why Join SAIC?

At SAIC, you'll contribute to the advancement of critical Navy combat systems and cutting-edge technologies that directly affect national security and mission success. Join our skilled team of engineers, collaborating to deliver impactful solutions for the Navy, and develop your career in an environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of direct experience with Navy combat systems, including hands-on involvement with AEGIS Combat System, SSDS, or other Navy combat-related programs and solutions
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance
Proficiency with Agile project management tools, such as Atlassian Jira and Confluence
The Ideal candidate has prior service USN Surface Warfare Officer with operational/tactical experience, or experience with Operational Test& Evaluation Force
Background in systems engineering disciplines, including MBSE, digital engineering, systems-of-systems analysis, combat system performance modeling, system verification and validation, and test planning/execution for Navy combat systems
Experience with high-fidelity simulation tools, TestBed architectures, DOORS or similar requirements management systems, Agile/SAFe methodologies, configuration management, and analytics tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++)
Prior Fleet or operational experience supporting Navy surface combatants; warfare system certification; operational test readiness (OTR/OTD); live-fire events; interoperability testing; Fleet exercises; or MAST-related analysis
Travel to the following countries may be required once a year: Japan, South Korea, Australia and/or Spain

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2617596
Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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