Principal Systems Engineer

SAIC

. Support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, including hardware and software modifications, functional analysis, and Agile project management. Proficient in translating operational requirements into engineering specifications while managing large teams and ensuring compliance with DoD life-cycle processes.

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Systems EngineeringAgile Project ManagementHardware And Software TestingConfiguration And Data ManagementActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Functional AnalysisRequirements AllocationInterface Definition StudiesEngineering Change RequestsSystem Deficiency ReportsDoD Life-Cycle EngineeringCustom Developed HW/SWCOTS/GOTS HW/SWCreative Problem SolvingOutcome-Focused Mindset

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkerExperienced Problem-Solver

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceDOORSGitLabCameo

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationSAFeSCRUM

Industry Keywords

UEWRPARCSPAVE PAWSBMEWSAN/TPY-2COBRA DANELRDRAegisSystem-Of-SystemsSupportability Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars
Plan, develop, and deliver UEWR radar hardware and software modifications in response to engineering change requests and system deficiency reports
Ensure logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
Translate customer and operational requirements into system hardware and software engineering specifications
Provide detailed information on selection, implementation techniques, and tools for efficient solutions meeting business needs and future capacity or capability requirements
Manage large Agile or DevSecOps teams and projects, including cost estimating, risk management, schedule development, and execution
Design, develop, deliver, and deploy engineered solutions following DoD life-cycle engineering processes and/or best practices
Support delivery of new capabilities to UEWR operational sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years’ related experience
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with a broad range of system types: custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and/or specialty engineering
Experience with configuration and data management, hardware and software testing & evaluation of classified systems
Demonstrates expertise in at least one engineering field: software, hardware, network, cybersecurity, test, systems
Experienced problem-solver, creative thinker, with outcome-focused mindset
Desired: Experience sustaining UEWR, PARCS, or other radar systems such as PAVE PAWS, BMEWS, AN/TPY-2, COBRA DANE, LRDR, Aegis, etc.
Desired: Experience working with large system-of-systems legacy architecture, upgrading/modernizing outdated technology and/or mitigating supportability risks with creative solutions
Desired: Agile certification (SAFe, SCRUM, etc.)
Desired: Experience with Jira, Confluence, DOORS, GitLab, Cameo, or similar tools