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Saalex

AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist

Ridgecrest, CA · Remote

$100K - $125K/yr

Provide systems engineering support for AMBIT and SIS programs, including remote and distributed ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, analysts, and stakeholders

Clerkie

Software Engineer Internship

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$80/hr

A note before you apply We're hiring Software Engineering Interns! This is a full-time salaried 12 ... Clerkie is a remote-first company, with over 40 employees spanning 4 time zones across the United ...

Imply

Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Burlingame, CA · Remote

$195K - $230K/yr

This role is a mix of software engineering, platform engineering, and cloud architecture. Must be comfortable working in a high performance remote-first environment. Responsibilities * Design and ...

Imply

Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Burlingame, CA · Remote

$195K - $230K/yr

This role is a mix of software engineering, platform engineering, and cloud architecture. Must be comfortable working in a high performance remote-first environment. Responsibilities * Design and ...

Imply

Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Burlingame, CA · On-site +1

$195K - $230K/yr

This role is a mix of software engineering, platform engineering, and cloud architecture. Must be comfortable working in a high performance remote-first environment. Responsibilities * Design and ...

DocuSign

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

You collaborate well in cross-functional settings and help raise the engineering bar through code ... Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is ...

Stryker

Staff Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $222K/yr

Generate, review, and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including requirements ... Remote Procedure Calls (gRPC). Preferred: * Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking, including ...

PTP

Software Engineer - REMOTE

CA · On-site +1

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us design and deliver CX solutions that provide our clients with a beautiful customer journey that achieves results. At PTP we value aptitude and ...

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AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist

AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist

Saalex

Ridgecrest, CA • Remote

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Saalex is seeking an AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist in Corona, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100K -$125K (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position. Preference for candidates near Corona, CA.

Job Summary:

The AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist supports remote deployment, field integration, system evaluation, and operational sustainment of advanced systems including RF equipment, IT networks, cybersecurity capabilities, telemetry systems, electrical/mechanical integrations, and related technologies.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide systems engineering support for AMBIT and SIS programs, including remote and distributed system environments
  • Support analytics, modeling, and simulation efforts related to local and regional situation awareness
  • Perform requirements analysis, system decomposition, and interface definition
  • Support system architecture development and evaluation of system performance
  • Assist with integration of software, data sources, and remote system components
  • Analyze system behavior, tradeoffs, and performance metrics to support operational decision-making
  • Support system verification, validation, and test planning activities
  • Develop and maintain technical artifacts, including:
  • System design documentation
  • Requirements traceability matrices
  • Interface and operational concept documents
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, analysts, and stakeholders
  • Support lifecycle activities including development, deployment, sustainment, and enhancement

Requirements

Required:

  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in systems engineering
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex systems in analytical or operational environments
  • Experience with:
    • Requirements analysis and system-level engineering
    • Remote or distributed systems
    • Modeling, simulation, or analytical tools
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams

Desired:

  • Experience supporting AMBIT, SIS, or situational awareness systems
  • Background in:
    • Analytics platforms or data-driven systems
    • Modeling and simulation tools or frameworks
    • Experience supporting government or DoD programs
    • Familiarity with systems engineering best practices and lifecycle processes
    • Experience developing or supporting decision-support or intelligence-related systems


Education:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Systems, Computer, Electrical, Software, or related).

Security Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance required. Requirements to obtain clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

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