Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

Location

Huntsville, AL, United States

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The candidate should be a self-starter and be able to operate with minimal supervision. The candidate must have a willingness to learn. The candidate must be flexible and work well with other team members. The candidate must be willing to travel CONUS/OCONUS with short notification times to support the Warfighter. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well. Daily duties will be conducted at S3I in Huntsville, AL. Duties and Responsibilities: - Support the Missile Defense Agency with the Deployment, Testing, Integration and Upgrading of the THAAD missile system equipment pieces of the Tactical Operations Station (TOS) and Launch Control System (LCS) - Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment. - Travel to various location specified by the Missile Defense Agency in support of THAAD operations and testing. - Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems. ### Qualifications Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years’ relevant experience; Additional six (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle). Clearance Requirements: - Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required. Required Skills: - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Good interpersonal skills. - Deep understanding of Tactical Communications Systems and/or Tactical Networking. - The ability to support mission requirements during evenings and weekends as scheduled. - Must be physically fit with an ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds with little to no assistance. - Must have experience integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems in one or more of the following: SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, and JNN. - Ability to create and edit configurations for CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls as it pertains to current and future network infrastructure. - Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport. Desired Skills: - A working knowledge of Link-16 Data protocols - Ability to research, test and understand communication equipment and provided organized thoughts and suggestions in reference to that equipment in a concise and understandable manner. - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) ### About the Company [SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) 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](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Deployment, Testing, Integration, and Upgrading of THAAD missile system equipment.
  • Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment.
  • Travel to various locations to support THAAD operations and testing.
  • Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree

Skills Required

Tactical Communications SystemsTactical NetworkingLOS systemsSATCOM systemsSMART-TSNAPCPNJNNCisco routersCisco switchesCisco firewallsNetwork infrastructure configurationSelf-starterAbility to work with minimal supervisionWillingness to learnFlexibilityTeamworkVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsLink-16 Data protocols

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