Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2617430

Location: Crane, IN, United States

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Position Description: Systems Engineer (482)

This position requires a highly analytical Systems Engineer to oversee the lifecycle management, integration, and sustainment of Defense Systems in support of the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. The ideal candidate will bridge technical design with operational implementation, ensuring seamless interoperability with tactical platforms and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems while maintaining strict adherence to DoD security and configuration standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive requirements definition, allocation, and traceability for Console Display Unit capabilities.
• Analyze operational needs, user constraints, and technical performance metrics to guide system design.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Integrate CDUs with EW systems, tactical platforms, mission equipment, control systems, sensors, and RF data processors.
• Evaluate and optimize hardware/software performance, system responsiveness, and operator interface functionality.
• Direct test planning, execution, and reporting to validate system reliability, usability, and integration readiness.
• Conduct comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) to ensure all system requirements are met and documented.
• Oversee regression testing, software updates, and cybersecurity patching.
• Perform root cause analysis on deficiencies identified during lab testing, field operations, and fleet support.
• Resolve complex integration issues spanning hardware, software, firmware, cabling, and power interfaces.
• Collaborate with OEMs, cross-functional engineering teams, and Government personnel to drive corrective actions.
• Support installation, checkout, fleet introduction, and comprehensive life-cycle sustainment.
• Author and update Interface Control Documents (ICDs), wiring data, data flow architectures, and system descriptions.
• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), waivers, and technical deviations for operational impact.
• Maintain technical data packages and oversee configuration management for system baselines.
• Optimize operator displays, controls, symbology, alerts, and layouts based on human engineering and usability best practices.
• Ensure all engineering work products are marked, handled, and stored in strict accordance with CUI, OPSEC, and security mandates.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline (relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant experience is required
• Proven experience in RF engineering, signal analysis, wireless communications, or the testing and sustainment of EW systems.
• Strong command of frequency management, bandwidth optimization, modulation techniques, propagation loss, and noise characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and signal collection systems.
• Ability to interpret complex RF data from diverse environments and translate findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to document risks, assumptions, and findings for technical and programmatic stakeholders.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

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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