Overview
On Site
Full Time
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Science
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MDA
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Policies and Procedures
Requirements Management
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Job Details
Job ID: 2507601
Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-16
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Medium Range Targets program office. Your work will cover multiple programs developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and counter measures in support of creating realistic test environments for the nation's missile defense systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
Coordinate Medium Range Targets Program Office Systems Engineer activities with other MDA Systems Engineering teams and/or Product Offices, Prime Contractor, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
Taking ownership of the technical milestone review process and ensuring all entrance and exit criteria are addressed
Facilitate Government IPTs and functional areas (systems engineering, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) as requested
Technical baseline management of system designs
Ensure levied requirements flow down, and verify compliance
Interpreting flight test requirements and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure common understanding
Qualifications
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Master's degree with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project or Bachelor's degree with 14+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project
Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
Ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
Experience writing, presenting, and coordinating product and engineering plans, policies, and procedures
Understanding system interface requirements and requirements management
Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents.
Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-16
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Medium Range Targets program office. Your work will cover multiple programs developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and counter measures in support of creating realistic test environments for the nation's missile defense systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
Coordinate Medium Range Targets Program Office Systems Engineer activities with other MDA Systems Engineering teams and/or Product Offices, Prime Contractor, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
Taking ownership of the technical milestone review process and ensuring all entrance and exit criteria are addressed
Facilitate Government IPTs and functional areas (systems engineering, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) as requested
Technical baseline management of system designs
Ensure levied requirements flow down, and verify compliance
Interpreting flight test requirements and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure common understanding
Qualifications
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Master's degree with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project or Bachelor's degree with 14+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project
Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
Ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
Experience writing, presenting, and coordinating product and engineering plans, policies, and procedures
Understanding system interface requirements and requirements management
Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents.
- Reviewing system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurate
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