SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our expanding, multi-disciplined team of professionals at our Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL) based in Upper Marlboro, MD. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in identifying, testing, and evaluating novel systems and processes that may improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction of customer field activities. The IDSL team works with technologies that include biometric and identity acquisition and data processing systems, data capture instrumentation and recording systems, and high throughput screening systems. The IDSL team operates the internationally recognized Maryland Test Facility (MdTF; http://mdtf.org) to carry out both large- and small-scale evaluations. The candidate will join a multi-disciplined team composed of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts working to design, build, and execute the test cases required to gather and analyze the data needed to make qualitive and quantitative recommendations in support of our customer goals

Key Responsibilities:

Execute test and evaluation plans for new generation hardware and software components and systems and generate technical reports documenting findings.
Build and configure computer-based data collection systems by integrating and installing necessary assemblies, sub-assemblies, and software.
Setup and configure lighting, power, and other infrastructure in laboratory and field-test environments.
Design, fabricate and assemble prototype system components and devices using on-premises CAD modeling software, 3D printers, laser cutters, basic hand and power tools, and other rapid prototyping methods in support of customer concepts of operations and device testing.
Develop and execute checklists to monitor laboratory and field infrastructure to ensure reliable operation and detect and repair malfunctions that would impact testing efforts.
Perform research to identify and document existing and emerging technologies that help solve customer challenges.
Generate technical documents, drawings, and operator/maintenance procedures.
Provide technical support services including routine systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

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.

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