What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID 2612048
Location Oklahoma City, OK, US
Date Posted 2026-04-30
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 75% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE
Description
This role is 75% travel and remote when not traveling.
Responsibilities
Required Education & Experience
Location Oklahoma City, OK, US
Date Posted 2026-04-30
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Systems Engineer
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 75% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE
Description
This role is 75% travel and remote when not traveling.
Responsibilities
- Support system adaptation activities, including data configuration, site-specific customization and integration.
- Analyze and modify XML files used for system configuration and data exchange.
- Assist with installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware systems at FAA facilities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including configuration records and site reports.
- Work closely with engineers, technicians and FAA stakeholders to ensure timely support.
- Comply with all FAA safety, security and quality standards during on-site work and travel.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for implementation activities for assigned TFDM Sites.
- Develop Site Implementation Plans (SIP), and other supporting documentation to guide field deployments.
- Coordinate with FAA to plan and execute system cutovers and deployments.
- Support readiness assessments and ensure all prerequisites are met for implementation.
- Participate in coordination meetings with engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders.
- Track site readiness status, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and effective deployment.
- Conduct site briefings as needed to prepare operational personnel for system implementation.
- Provide implementation status reporting to program management, FAA leadership, and other stakeholders.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelors in engineering discipline or other technical degree and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; may accept additional 5 years experience in lieu of degree.
- Ability to communicate with various organizations within the FAA, including AJM, AJV, AJT, ANG, and NATCA.
- Strong knowledge of ATC operations and NAS systems.
- Skilled in using MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrate technical and managerial expertise and be fully knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of NAS programs.
- Work independently and provide over site to other.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills using both technical and user-friendly language.
- Possess a flexible personality, self-motivated and willingness to multi-task.
- Detailed-oriented mindset and proficiency in researching and analyzing highly technical information and systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as, have the ability to identify and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of system investments.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- US Citizenship.
- FAA Suitability ability to obtain and maintain public trust and customer approval.