Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware and software engineering for radar systems, with a strong focus on Agile project management, system integration, and compliance with DoD life-cycle engineering processes. Proven ability to translate operational requirements into effective engineering solutions while managing large teams and projects.

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Agile Project ManagementRadar Systems EngineeringHardware And Software TestingConfiguration And Data ManagementActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringFunctional AnalysisRequirements AllocationInterface Definition StudiesCost EstimatingRisk ManagementTimeline AnalysisTrade StudiesEngineering Change RequestsSystem Deficiency Reports

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCreative ThinkingOutcome-Focused Mindset

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceDOORSGitLabCameo

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationSAFeSCRUM

Industry Keywords

DoD Life-Cycle EngineeringUEWRCOTSGOTSLegacy ArchitecturesTechnology ModernizationSupportability Risk MitigationClassified Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the US Space Force and 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
Convert product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies
Translate customer and operational requirements into system hardware and software engineering specifications
Provide information for selecting implementation techniques and tools to meet current 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 5+ years’ related experience
Additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and/or specialty engineering
Experience with configuration and data management
Experience with hardware and software testing and evaluation of classified systems
Expertise in at least one engineering field: software, hardware, network, cybersecurity, test, or systems
Experience as a problem-solver and creative thinker with an outcome-focused mindset
Desired: Experience sustaining UEWR, PARCS, PAVE PAWS, BMEWS, AN/TPY-2, COBRA DANE, LRDR, Aegis, or other radar systems
Desired: Experience with large system-of-systems legacy architectures, technology modernization, and supportability risk mitigation
Desired: Agile certification such as SAFe or SCRUM
Desired: Experience with Jira, Confluence, DOORS, GitLab, Cameo, or similar tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Opportunity to support mission-critical defense, space, intelligence, and civilian technology operations