**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 & 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
REQNUMBER: 2512194
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