SAIC is seeking an Engineer with expertise and experience in Hypersonic & Missile Systems to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Indiana. The MACH-TB program is a multi-service initiative focused on the development, integration, and flight testing of hypersonic weapon systems and enabling technologies.

In this role, the candidate will serve as hypersonic and missile systems domain subject matter expert (SME) to fellow Mission Systems Engineers and provide mission engineering support across the full systems engineering lifecycle, applying MBSE methodologies and tools to support hypersonic test bed development, integration, and test activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in Hypersonic Systems, Missile Systems or Hypersonic/Missile System flight testing. Additional experiment in systems engineering, mission analysis, and model-based systems engineer (MBSE) approaches within a defense acquisition, advanced technology development or flight test environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mission engineering support to the MACH-TB program, including mission concept development, mission thread analysis, and operational scenario definition
Develop, maintain, and execute system architecture models using MBSE tools and frameworks (e.g., SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, or equivalent)
Support the development and management of system requirements, including requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability across subsystems and interfaces
Conduct trade studies and analysis of alternatives (AoA) to inform system design decisions and support program milestones
Support development and review of key systems engineering artifacts including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
Collaborate with government program offices, prime contractors, and multi-service stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and mission success
Participate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews (PDR/CDR), and program reviews both on-site and virtually
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to improve system definition, reduce ambiguity, and support digital engineering initiatives
Support integration, test, and evaluation (IT&E) planning and execution activities related to hypersonic test bed configurations
Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support risk review boards
Provide technical input to program documentation, white papers, briefings, and reports for government customers and leadership
Primary Work Location: Hybrid – Telework authorized; candidate must be able to commute to Crane, IN (NSWC Crane) 1–2 days per week for on-site meetings, program reviews, and collaboration activities
Occasional travel may be required to support program reviews, test events, or customer meetings at other government or contractor facilities

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