Senior Systems Engineer

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Terrestrial Sensor technical Action Officer to support our team at the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

This professional possesses solid foundational engineering or technical intelligence experience but operates under the guidance of a senior SME to draft documents and execute coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Support representation at PM reviews and working groups by preparing technical briefing materials, coordinating slides, and tracking action items regarding terrestrial sensor programs.

• Draft technical sections, capability matrices, and coordinate the staffing reviews of JCIDS and requirements documents under the direction of the lead SME.

• Coordinate routine technical integration tasks and information exchanges with G3, G6, and DAMI counterparts to ensure data-sharing pathways are maintained.

• Conduct initial market research and draft preliminary technical assessments or information papers comparing emerging terrestrial sensor technologies.

• Verify and test data ingest pathways from terrestrial sensors into local or cloud environments, troubleshooting routine connectivity and data flow issues.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of standard Army terrestrial sensing platforms, with a focus on core SIGINT, EW, or electro-optical (EO/IR) capabilities.

• Familiarity with the integration interfaces and standard operating procedures for linking terrestrial sensors to networks or tactical processing systems.

• Familiarity with the JCIDS process and the structure of CDD/ICD documents, with the ability to research and cite relevant requirements directives.

• Operational understanding of tactical data flows, common message formats (e.g., USMTF, VMF), and how sensor data moves from collection to analyst.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to draft clear technical documentation, summaries, and executive briefings for G7 staff review.

• Ability to perform directed research on current fleet limitations, compile technology market surveys, and assist in evaluating potential solutions.

Clearance:

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI Poly.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618084

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