Job ID: 2306733

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted: 2023-05-12

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) & Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HMHS) Systems Engineer, supporting the Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) mission within the MILSATCOM Product Support Delta (SSC/CGM). The HEMP/HMHS Systems Engineer will assist SSC/CGM in identifying system deficiencies and developing executable sustainment solutions that can be effectively implemented in the field.

This position requires HEMP/HMHS compliance against a portfolio of strategic military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) systems in accordance with applicable DoD, CJCSI and USAF/USSF standards and instructions while reporting protected shelters or other protected volume system test results to USSTRATCOM/NEC in order to maintain mission-essential certifications, ensuring hardened critical components are at peak performance for their respective missions. Additional duties include leading technical discussions with senior government leadership, guiding integration of new hardware/software with both external and internal government agencies, performing analysis of proposed system modifications and other system technical assessments as needed.

• Provide support on HEMP/HMHS engineering and technical matters, reporting to the HEMP/HMHS Program Manager (PM)

• Act as a government liaison for HEMP/HMHS engineering activities, driving disciplined problem resolution by reporting blockers, issues & concerns, developing & recommending solutions and timely executing required system modifications

• Work with the HEMP/HMHS Engineering Manager (EM) to lead technical discussions including the presentation of engineering summaries to senior leadership, guiding integration of new hardware/software among internal and external stakeholders, authoring/reviewing technical documentation and directing technical analysis of system modifications while interfacing with industry partners

• Support technical aspects and processes associated with HEMP/HMHS certification efforts

• Support HEMP/HMHS test activities to include managing test schedules, maintaining test plans/procedures/records, reviewing/evaluating contractor test reports and maintaining/analyzing site test data and results

• Support the HEMP/HMHS Program Manager (PM) and Engineering Manager (EM) in the development of the HEMP/HMHS Annual Summary Report to the government customer

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines from an accredited university
• 2+ years of experience with MILSATCOM systems in the RF spectrum
• 2+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• 2+ years working HEMP/HMHS engineering activities in support of legacy and transitioning MILSATCOM systems
• 3+ years of engineering experience across multiple projects within a diverse portfolio

• Knowledge of MILSATCOM and DoD mission system sustainment

- Knowledge of HEMP/HMHS standards and instructions such as MIL-STD-188-25-1 & 2, MIL-HDBK-423, MIL-STD-188-124, MIL-STD-419 & MIL-STD- 461

• Excels in establishing/maintaining positive customer relations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Hands-on experience performing multiple HEMP/HMHS testing events including Shield Effectiveness, Pulse Current Injection, Continuous Wave Immersion, INSPECTRAR, and Threat Lever Illumination (TLI)

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, line drawings and schematics
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical Statement of Works (SOW), Bill of Materials, test plans and procedures
• US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Target salary range: $75,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.