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SAIC

Principal Systems Engineer

SAIC

. Support the Naval Air Warfare Station Weapons Division Branch at Point Mugu, California .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePoint Mugu • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly in the development and integration of complex systems for defense applications. Proficient in translating customer requirements into technical specifications while ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems EngineeringNext Generation Jammer (NGJ)Technical Documentation DevelopmentSecret Security ClearanceOperational Analysis

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Hard Skills
System Architecture DesignRequirements AnalysisSystem Validation and VerificationFunctional AnalysisLifecycle Cost EstimationDecision AnalysisPhysical Configuration Analysis (PCA)Interface Definition StudiesTechnical Problem SolvingTrade Studies
Soft Skills
Goal SettingProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Naval Air Warfare StationNext Generation Jammer PodEA-18G Mission PlanningOperational Performance AnalysisData Flow Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Naval Air Warfare Station Weapons Division Branch at Point Mugu, California
  • Perform systems engineering for the Navy's Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program
  • Formulate concepts of operations
  • Define and analyze requirements
  • Design system architectures
  • Conduct system analysis and development
  • Create interface and data architectures
  • Perform system validation and verification
  • Integrate systems
  • Conduct operational and performance analysis
  • Estimate lifecycle costs
  • Perform decision analysis and Physical Configuration Analysis (PCA)
  • Convert product requirements into total systems solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
  • Translate customer requirements into hardware, software, or engineering specifications
  • Provide detailed information on solution selection, implementation techniques, and tools
  • Establish goals to meet assigned objectives
  • Provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a System Engineer with technical or operational experience in the related field
  • Experience developing and proofing technical documentation
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Desired: Specific experience with the Next Generation Jammer pod, including system operation, software design, documentation, protocols, and data flow
  • Desired: Specific experience in EA-18G and NGJ mission planning

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Mission-focused work serving defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets