Advanced Antennas Senior Systems Engineer (IO)

Advanced Antennas Senior Systems Engineer (IO)

Job ID: 2615364

Location: San Diego, CA, United States

Date Posted: Aug 7, 2026

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: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a cleared Systems Engineer - Hardware Installations in San Diego, CA who is also experienced in supporting DoD Acquisition, US Navy Sites shipboard platforms and Programs of Record (PoR). This position will support the Installation and CM Teams providing hardware installation support and managing DoD processes within PAE Mission Systems/NAVWAR and NIWC for a Navy Acquisition Program Office and Projects.

• Job Task includes but not limited to:
• Tracking, updating and coordinating with appropriate engineers, NIWC ISEA and installation managers for Enterprise Change Requests (ECR) / Ship Change Documentation (SCD) for Hardware Installations
• Collaboration with antenna engineering teams to translate interface control documents into measurable test parameters
• Assist in test plan development to include the TEMP as needed
• Coordination with OPTEVFOR on planning for test events such as developmental test assist (DTA), operational demos, validation & verification for lab tests, land-based test events, shipboard test coordination
• Ensure compliance with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) policies, processes, and guidance for Programs and Projects
• Coordinate with Program Office Configuration Management teams
• Establish relationships across functional areas and work closely with SCD developer for engineering change and SCD alignment.
• Participate, as required, in the following: PMW 120/410 Configuration Control Board, PAE Mission Systems Portfolio Technical Review Board (PTRB), System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), and Process Improvements efforts

Qualifications

Required Skills, education and experience:

Ability to work with and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, government technical representatives, and other supporting contractors; excellent written and oral communications; ability to work independently or in a team collaborative environment; ability to brief senior government personnel.

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD and four (4) years related experience. 4 Additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI
• Knowledge of PAE Mission Systems and NAVWAR enterprise processes, policies and tools including CMPRO, SPIDER, and NDE

Desired Skills and Certifications:

• Experience with and demonstrated understanding of the DOD acquisition process.
• Experience with USN test and evaluation activities at the program office level as well as understanding of OPTEVFOR processes and timelines.
• Surface Navy experience (combat systems or C4ISR)
• Topside integration (EMI/EMC)
• Certifications or Completed Courses of Instruction in CM and PM from DAU or other institutions

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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