Platform Engineer

Company:

SAIC Location:

Pascagoula, MS Career Level:

Mid-Senior Level Industries:

Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description Description  SAIC is seeking a Platform Engineer for the shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands. This position is contingent upon award news, expected early 2026.

Job Duties:

Perform Platform Engineering SATCOM and data link support for stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution project for shipboard C5ISR systems. Communicate to assigned Project Manager all key project SATCOM systems integration plans, and engineering changes including requirements, C5ISR systems configurations and status, schedule, and scope changes. Works with the multidisciplinary technical team to ensure successful shipboard industrial test procedures development and testing. Please view our program page for more information and view all open positions available: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/shipyardc5isr-careers Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's and nine (9) years or more relevant experience with one or more C5ISR systems listed below; additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degrees.

Required Security Clearance:

Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Required Experience with One or More Key shipboard

SATCOM Systems:

Commercial Broadband Satellite Program and STING terminals. Navy Multiband Terminal (AEHF, WGS, MILSTAR). Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL). Digital Modular Radio (UHF SATCOM). Advanced Time Division Multiple Access Interface Processor. Television Direct-to-Sailors. Satellite Terminal (transportable) Non-Geostationary (STING).

EHF SATCOM.

Global Broadcast Service (GBS). Satellite Signals Navigation Set (WRN-6V).

Required Certifications:

Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) IA Level II - Security+ certification, or CSSIP or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Familiar with

C4ISR/C5ISR

Interface Control Documents, Block diagrams, electrical wiring diagrams, and Functional Interface Drawings. Experience with

MIL-STD-2106

Development of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures. Prior experience working in a Firm Fixed Price environment. Prior experience providing support for a project in a shipyard environment. Autocad expereince preferred.