Physics Based Simulation Software Acquisition Engineer

• Travel Required: Yes - 25% of the time
• Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

SAIC is seeking a Physics Based Simulation Software Acquisition Engineer to join the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing the next generation of space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.

The Physics Based Simulation Software Acquisition Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to support physics-based modeling and simulation efforts (including tools development) for satellite system resiliency. As a key member of our on-site SETA team, the position plays a vital role in contributing to delivery of space protection capabilities into operations.

The Physics Based Simulation Software Acquisition Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a collaborative team environment studying and analyzing a wide variety of problems in the Space domain.
• Identify Agile solution and program epics with acceptance criteria and ensure prime development and subcontractors align to government requirements.
• Optimize pre-increment planning and iterative integration demos via Agile software development best practices.
• Assess developer performance by analyzing contract deliverables for demonstrations and oversee testing for achieving pertinent objectives.
• Analyze developer recommendations for software enhancements across cloud, on premises, and HPC environments.
• Write Statements of Work for upcoming systems acquisitions
• Advise Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on developer performance through cost, schedule, and performance analysis and evaluation.
• Identify risks and provide unique courses of action to solve complex technical problems.
• Review contractor submissions for technical accuracy and provide government personnel detailed critical analysis.
• Organize and execute tools demonstrations to the user community (one to two times per year).

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; master’s and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD and four (4) years or more experience in a STEM related field (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science or similar)
• Possess the skill to communicate, coordinate, and engage customers independently.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and small team environment.
• Able to operate successfully both independently and as a team-member.
• Capability to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written.
• Familiarity with the functional mission areas and key intelligence issues.

Desired:

• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation techniques and tools.
• Experience with AI/ML applications.
• Knowledge of intelligence production cycle, limitations, and when to apply engineering judgment.

About Us

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.