Technical Specialist
US$100,000 – US$125,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 May 2026
Advertised as “AMBIT/SIS Technical Specialist”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$125,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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:
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Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in systems engineering
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Demonstrated experience supporting complex systems in analytical or operational environments
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Experience with:
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Requirements analysis and system-level engineering
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Remote or distributed systems
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Modeling, simulation, or analytical tools
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams
Desired:
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Experience supporting AMBIT, SIS, or situational awareness systems
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Background in:
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Analytics platforms or data-driven systems
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Modeling and simulation tools or frameworks
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Experience supporting government or DoD programs
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Familiarity with systems engineering best practices and lifecycle processes
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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