SAIC
SAIC

Systems Engineer Manager

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Skills

  • Science
  • Network
  • Amazon S3
  • Testing
  • Computer Science
  • Security Clearance
  • Supervision
  • Computer Networking
  • LOS
  • SATCOM
  • Editing
  • Cisco
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Firewall
  • Network Design
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Organized
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2614018

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 50% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Systems Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate is seeking a Senior Communication / Network Field Engineer candidate in support of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interoperability Team at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise for tactical communications equipment in support of research, development and integration efforts.

The candidate should be a self-starter and be able to operate with minimal supervision. The candidate must have a willingness to learn. The candidate must be flexible and work well with other team members. The candidate must be willing to travel CONOCONUS with short notification times to support the Warfighter. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well. Daily duties will be conducted at S3I in Huntsville, AL.

The Candidates for this position must have at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the Missile Defense Agency with the Deployment, Testing, Integration and Upgrading of the THAAD missile system equipment pieces of the Tactical Operations Station (TOS) and Launch Control System (LCS).
  • Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment.
  • Travel to various location specified by the Missile Defense Agency in support of THAAD operations and testing.
  • Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering and fourteen (14)+ years of experience or years related experience in lieu of a degree; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Minimum of Interim clearance to begin and maintain a Secret Clearance; ship required.

Required Skills:
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Deep understanding of Tactical Communications Systems and/or Tactical Networking.
  • The ability to support mission requirements during evenings and weekends as scheduled.
  • Must be physically fit with an ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds with little to no assistance.
  • Must have experience integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems in one or more of the following: SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, and JNN.
  • Ability to create and edit configurations for CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls as it pertains to current and future network infrastructure.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Desired Skills:
  • A working knowledge of Link-16 Data protocols.
  • Ability to research, test and understand communication equipment and provided organized thoughts and suggestions in reference to that equipment in a concise and understandable manner.



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: 2614018
  • Posted 2 days 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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