**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Senior Systems Engineer** to support one of our Navy programs located in **San Diego, CA** . This role will require up to 5% of travel. **JOB DUTIES:** + Provide operations analysis and effectiveness engineering for Commercial Satellite Communications solutions (COMSATCOM) and CBSP inclusive of the wider Satellite Terminal transportable Non-Geostationary (STtNG) efforts. + Recommend strategic approaches and end-to-end C4I capabilities to meet customer needs; develop accurate and justifiable cost estimates for recommended solutions. + Analyze changes in system threat capabilities and their impact on terminal and satellite performance. + Evaluate shore-based solutions for the Navy Teleports and provide recommendations to leadership. + Review vendor reports for accuracy and completeness. + Analyze current COMSATCOM software planning tools and follow-on proposed tools to verify support for Navy requirements. + Recommend upgrades and enhancements to baseline software tools. + Support reviews of Engineering Change Proposals and provide feedback to program leadership. **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS:** + Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research and five (5) years or more of related experience. + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start. + Experience with SATCOM/Communications. + Experience providing systems engineering support and Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis for COMSATCOM systems. + Experience providing systems engineering support to program leadership and leading engineering design and implementation efforts. + Familiarity with PoR, DOD, U.S. Navy acquisition engineering processes and documents, particularly those mentioned in the above description. + Understanding of PEO C4I / NAVWAR organization structure, programs of records and mission focus. + Experience in Navy C4I systems, experience supporting NAVWAR, and NIWC Pacific engineering programs. + Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Strong Program/Project management skills to oversee short- and long-term projects, actions and recurring deliverables. + Ability to self-start, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision. + Possession of excellent team-oriented and team-building skills. + Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600385 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability