SETA Systems Engineer Autonomous Systems

SAIC - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sterling, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer/SETA to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort involving autonomous systems. This role is integral to the project life cycle and encompasses a variety of tasks that are essential for the successful execution of the project. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for reviewing vendor designs at all phases, including design concepts, preliminary designs, detailed designs, and testing. This involves a thorough understanding of the system's Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and requirements, which must be identified and managed based on inputs from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders. In addition to design reviews, the Systems Engineer will communicate requirements to vendors and assess their designs against these requirements. This role requires direct reporting to multiple customer stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and opportunities. The Systems Engineer will also monitor integrated project schedules and assist in the development of project review briefings that are crucial for presentation at an executive level. Effective communication is key, as the Systems Engineer will provide timely and precise updates to both customer and contractor stakeholders to foster collaboration in project execution. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can identify problems and seek out solutions independently, without the need for detailed guidance. Furthermore, the Systems Engineer will represent the customer during key test events, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with customer expectations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor designs at all phases including design concepts, preliminary designs, detailed designs, and testing.
• Identify and manage system CONOPS and requirements based on SME stakeholder inputs.
• Communicate requirements to vendors and assess designs against requirements.
• Directly report to multiple customer stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor integrated project schedules.
• Assist in the development of project review briefings for presentation at an executive level.
• Provide timely and precise communication to customer and contractor stakeholders for effective collaboration.
• Act as a self-starter who identifies problems and seeks out solutions without detailed guidance.
• Represent the customer during witnessing of key test events.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field.
• Minimum of nine years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience directly interacting with customers and gathering requirements.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Experience in the development of autonomous systems or an understanding of the systems.