Systems Engineer Sr

Job ID 2615785Location Crane, IN, USDate Posted 2026-08-18Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Systems EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required Interim_SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain SecretPotential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRIDDescriptionSAIC is seeking an Engineer with expertise and experience in Hypersonic & Missile Systems to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Indiana. The MACH-TB program is a multi-service initiative focused on the development, integration, and flight testing of hypersonic weapon systems and enabling technologies.In this role, the candidate will serve as hypersonic and missile systems domain subject matter expert (SME) to fellow Mission Systems Engineers and provide mission engineering support across the full systems engineering lifecycle, applying MBSE methodologies and tools to support hypersonic test bed development, integration, and test activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in Hypersonic Systems, Missile Systems or Hypersonic/Missile System flight testing. Additional experiment in systems engineering, mission analysis, and model-based systems engineer (MBSE) approaches within a defense acquisition, advanced technology development or flight test environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide mission engineering support to the MACH-TB program, including mission concept development, mission thread analysis, and operational scenario definitionDevelop, maintain, and execute system architecture models using MBSE tools and frameworks (e.g., SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, or equivalent)Support the development and management of system requirements, including requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across subsystems and interfacesConduct trade studies and analysis of alternatives (AoA) to inform system design decisions and support program milestonesSupport development and review of key systems engineering artifacts including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)Collaborate with government program offices, prime contractors, and multi-service stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and mission successParticipate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews (PDR/CDR), and program reviews both on-site and virtuallyApply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to improve system definition, reduce ambiguity, and support digital engineering initiativesSupport integration, test, and evaluation (IT&E) planning and execution activities related to hypersonic test bed configurationsIdentify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support risk review boardsProvide technical input to program documentation, white papers, briefings, and reports for government customers and leadershipPrimary Work Location Hybrid – Telework authorized; candidate must be able to commute to Crane, IN (NSWC Crane) 1–2 days per week for on-site meetings, program reviews, and collaboration activitiesOccasional travel may be required to support program reviews, test events, or customer meetings at other government or contractor facilitiesQualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelors in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experienceClearance Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Interim Secret required to begin workExperience supporting hypersonic weapons, missile systems, hypersonic/missile flight tests or advanced strike systems programsStrong understanding of mission engineering principles, including mission thread development, operational concept definition, and mission-level requirements analysisFamiliarity with DoD systems engineering standards and frameworks (e.g., MIL-STD-881, DAG, SEBoK, DoDAF)Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical content to diverse audiences including government customers and senior leadershipAbility to work effectively in a hybrid/remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration with on-site teamsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering or related STEM fieldDemonstrated experience with MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, IBM DOORS, Rhapsody, or equivalent)Knowledge of flight test planning and execution for advanced weapons systemsExperience with digital engineering initiatives and digital thread/digital twin conceptsExperience with multi-service or joint program offices (Army, Navy, Air Force coordination)INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certificationExperience supporting DoD acquisition programs across the systems engineering lifecycle (concept development through test and evaluation)Familiarity with NSWC Crane operations, programs, or customer base