{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"059c462cdc8a380891a77da8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/059c462cdc8a380891a77da8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/059c462cdc8a380891a77da8","title":"Combat Systems Engineer","description":"Job ID 2610857Location Dahlgren, VA, USDate Posted 2026-03-31Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Systems EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required Interim_SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer to contribute to the success of the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), specifically focusing on the renowned AEGIS Combat System and Enterprise Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS). This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact Navy mission readiness by ensuring high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools meet the performance expectations of Navy combat systems.This position requires onsite support in Dahlgren, VA and requires an active Interim Secret clearance to begin work.What You’ll DoUse advanced modeling techniques to support mission and operational requirements for Navy combat systems with particular focus on AEGIS Combat System and SSDSConduct operational and system effectiveness trade-off studies, test planning, and validation activitiesAnalyze test planning documents, focusing on establishing clear Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and supporting accurate operational requirementsCollaborate across teams and stakeholders, including the Operational Test & Evaluation Force (OTF/COTF), to certify simulation outcomes meet requirements and reflect Navy combat system live-fire performance dataDevelop tailored TestBed solutions with a team of experienced engineers to address specific Navy needsWhy Join SAIC?At SAIC, you’ll contribute to the advancement of critical Navy combat systems and cutting-edge technologies that directly affect national security and mission success. 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