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Systems Engineer Manager
Job ID: 2614018
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
Date Posted: Jun 26, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 50% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to join our team in Huntsville, AL.
The Systems Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate is seeking a Senior Communication / Network Field Engineer candidate in support of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interoperability Team at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise for tactical communications equipment in support of research, development and integration efforts.
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.
The Candidates for this position must have at a minimum, a United States SECRET level security clearance.
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 in computer science, engineering and fourteen (14)+ years of experience or years related experience in lieu of a degree; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements:
- Minimum of Interim clearance to begin and maintain a Secret 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.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
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.
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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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.