Systems Engineer Associate

  • ALEXANDRIA, VA
  • Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Recruiting
Technical Support
Research
Modeling
Pivotal
NCR
NDS
Emerging Technologies
DoD
Training
Professional Development
Presentations
Documentation
Security Clearance
Science
Mathematics
Product Development
Systems Modeling
Microsoft Office
Communication
Software Development
SysML
Programming Languages
Python
Java
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details

Job ID: 2505053

Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-06

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is hiring a Systems Engineering Associate with an Interim Secret clearance. The qualified candidate will provide engineering and technical support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (DEM&S) Directorate. The candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing DEM&S goals in alignment with the National Defense Strategy under the OUSD(R&E), as an SAIC employee.

This position will provide opportunities for career growth and advancement, with access to ongoing training and professional development resources. The role provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued and recognized. You will be exposed to challenging and rewarding projects across the DoD, providing valuable experience and opportunities for skill development.

This position is hybrid with some onsite work at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. The candidate must reside in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and advance digital tools and applications
  • Support instantiation of MBSE
  • Create and implement digital and model-based techniques and artifact processes to support systems e Defense (DoD) areas of interest
  • Create and update DoD policy, guidance, and training to achieve goals within the National Defense Strategy (NDS) related to improving digital engineering practice
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in systems engineering being utilized in the DoD
  • Continuously enhance skills and knowledge through training and professional development opportunities
  • Prepare presentations and other materials to support project functions
  • Draft correspondence, reports, white papers, minutes, spreadsheets, communications products, briefs, and other documentation

Qualifications

Required Clearance:
  • Active Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain a Secret clearance required to maintain employment
  • ship required

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in science, technical, engineering, or math (STEM) or discipline that applies digital models to product development.

Required Qualifications:
  • Additional experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the digital transformation
  • 0-4 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering or related roles is acceptable, with a demonstrated track record of successful project contributions
  • Strong understanding of digital engineering principles, digital transformation, data-centric operations, methodologies, and practices
  • Strong technical background with software development experience with coding in System Modeling Language (SySML)
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate ability to write software, either through completion of relevant coursework or practical experience in software development preferred
  • Experience in SysML, with hands-on experience in creating and interpreting system models
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python or Java


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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