About the Role
SAIC is seeking experienced Senior Systems Engineers to support the * Navy's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) C4I modernization program for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This critical role involves on-site work in Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia, directly supporting the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) program office. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading requirements analysis, conducting technical site surveys, performing system verification, and executing analyses of alternatives (AoA) for the integration of C4I and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) capabilities into RSNF platforms and shore facilities. This position requires routine interaction with senior * Government and Saudi military and government officials, necessitating the production of technical documentation suitable for foreign disclosure release.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end systems engineering for C4I capabilities, including GCCS, NAVMACS, HF/UHF/VHF radios and antennas, Tactical Data Links (Link-11/16/22), CENTRIXS, Network Communications, SATCOM, ADSI, and VBSS, as deployed to RSNF afloat and ashore platforms.
- Conduct comprehensive technical site surveys at RSNF facilities located in Riyadh, Jubail, and Jeddah, accurately capturing as-built configurations and translating operational needs into detailed engineering requirements.
- Plan and execute System Operation Verification Tests (SOVTs), which includes developing test procedures, witnessing installations, meticulously documenting discrepancies, and driving their resolution.
- Research and conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) for various COTS products such as radars, GPS, AIS, Radio Direction Finding, EO cameras, GMDSS, APS, Emergency Radio, FOTN, CCTV, Video Display, and VTC systems, providing detailed trade studies with clear recommendations.
- Support Systems Engineering and Technical Reviews (SETR) events, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), by preparing and presenting essential engineering artifacts.
- Author and sanitize technical documentation for foreign disclosure review, coordinating disclosure determinations with the * Government Foreign Disclosure Office.
- Interface effectively with * Government representatives, including NAVWAR program managers, GS-15 civilians, and O-6 field grade officers, as well as senior RSNF military and government officials.
- Contribute essential engineering inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and provide schedule status updates to program leadership using MS Project and MS PowerPoint.
- Identify, document, and proactively mitigate technical risks, escalating any cost, schedule, or performance impacts to the Program Manager.
- Comply with all OCONUS work, security, and country-clearance requirements, maintaining a valid * passport and necessary Kingdom of Saudi Arabia work documentation.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field from an accredited college or university is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant engineering experience is mandatory.
- Must possess an active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain it.
- * Citizenship is required.
- A minimum of five (5+) years of experience supporting C4I systems, such as GCCS, NAVMACS, Tactical Data Links, Radios/Antennas, SATCOM, ADSI, or similar systems.
- A minimum of three (3+) years of experience with COTS equipment, including radars, GPS, EO cameras, GMDSS, APS, FOTN, CCTV, or VTC systems.
- Demonstrated experience working OCONUS in security cooperation efforts, engaging with * Government or foreign senior military/government officials.
- Expertise in foreign disclosure, technical documentation sanitization, site surveys, SOVTs, or AoAs of COTS products.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills specifically related to C4I systems and network communications.
- Three or more (3+) years of experience with NAVWAR prime mission products and supporting Systems Engineering and Technical Reviews (SETR).
- Completion of DISAM Security Cooperation Management (SCM) courses (*, SCM-CONUS) and/or DISAM International Affairs Certification Level 1 or above is desired.
- Experience working in austere locations, such as Middle Eastern nations, supporting security cooperation efforts or foreign customers is desired.
- Proficiency in developing and presenting Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using tools like MS Project and MS PowerPoint (or similar) is desired.
- A Master's degree in an Engineering field from an accredited institution is desired.
Required Skills
- C4I Systems
- COTS Equipment Integration
- Foreign Disclosure Procedures
- Technical Documentation Sanitization
- Site Surveys
- System Operation Verification Tests (SOVTs)
- Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for COTS Products
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Network Communications
- Systems Engineering and Technical Reviews (SETR)
- Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Development
- MS Project
- MS PowerPoint
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position. The role requires travel up to 25% of the time. The primary work location is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential assignments in Al Jubail and Jeddah. The minimum clearance required is Secret. This role is on-site and does not offer remote work options. SAIC requires candidates to have 5-10 years of relevant experience.
