SAIC: Chief Engineer - Dod Systems Engineering Modernization

Company: SAIC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: 2016153 *Location: * ARLINGTON, VA, US *Date Posted: *2020-10-20*Category: *Engineering and Sciences*Subcategory: *Systems Engineer*Schedule: *Full-time*Shift: *Day Job*Travel: *Yes, 10 % of the Time*Minimum Clearance Required: *TS/SCI*Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: *None*Potential for Remote Work: *Yes *Description* SAIC is seeking a Chief Engineer - DoD Systems Engineering Modernizationand research toJoin our team of qualified, diverse, and highly motivated individualsSupporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research andEngineering (OUSD(R& E)).OUSD(R& E)Seeks to modernize SE to confront the challenging realities of acquiringMilitary capability. OUSD(R& E) is looking to transform Systems EngineeringCulture to utilize the new advances in ongoing initiatives (e.G., DigitalEngineering, Modular Open Systems Approach, DevSecOps, Agile approaches) andRelevant technology advances (e.G., Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning,Cloud computing). The near-term goal is to standup Agile-type SystemsEngineering practices for the DoD at the OUSD level by leveraging transformationalBest practices already ongoing in other agencies. The candidate will work withThe DoD Systems Engineering community of practice to share processes and data fromExisting programs using best SE practices; build a dynamic body ofknowledgeBased on best practices; assess SE capability gaps and recommend solutions toAddress gaps; and facilitate reuse ofthe body of knowledge acrossOUSD(R& E) Modernization priorities (e.G., Autonomy, Cyber, Hypersonics,Directed Energy).Work will be performed primarily at the Pentagon, theMark Center in Alexandria, VA, and local company offices.*Qualifications* *Education & Experience** Minimum of a Master's degree in engineeringDiscipline* Minimum of twenty (20) years of engineeringExperience* Expertise in developing large scale, softwareIntensive system solutions to complex and challenging DoD problems* Experience leading Systems Engineering (SE)Tasks including Technology Analysis and Assessment, System Definition, SystemsAnalysis, Systems Architecture development and architecture models for SystemsOf Systems (SoS), kill chain analysis, SE trade space and analysis to defineCapability gaps, Modeling and Simulation activities for mission improvement,Component based development, systems integration, interface control, andLogistics support of DoD systems* Experience in supporting technical, managerial,Or operational fields and have expert credentials or be recognized as anAuthority and have the mature judgement required to advise senior governmentPersonnel* Working knowledge of collaborative systemsEngineering tools (e.G., Teamcenter, DOORS, ClearCase/ClearQuest, Magic Draw,Rhapsody); DevSecOps tools (e.G., Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab, JIRA); and cloudComputing(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloud One)* [Understanding of the technical and programmaticElements of DoD acquisition lifecycle, activities, timeline, acquisitions, bestPractices, policies, dependencies, and interrelationships]()* Expert technical knowledge of DoD systemsEngineering technical and technical management processes to a functionalSpecialty in Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments* Engineering domain experience and understandingOf current/future DoD military systems.* Strong oral and written communication skills* Experience in integrating new technologies andApproaches (e.G., artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning, DigitalEngineering, DevSecOps)*Clearance** Active TS/SCI*Desired Qualifications** PhD in Engineering or related field is desired* Experience as chief engineer or lead systemsEngineer for a major defense acquisition program development effort is highlyDesired* ExperienceInterfacing with Joint Staff, Services, and warfighters to coordinateEngineering and analysis needs is highly desiredSAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit [saic.Com](http://www.Saic.Com/) or [Working at SAIC](http://www.Saic.Com/careers/working-at-saic) for benefits details.SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.

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