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SAIC • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Salary: USD 120,001–160,000 per year
Role & seniority: ICS Testbed Engineer (hands-on, mid-to-senior level); full-time, day shift
Location & work type: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US; on-site; travel No; potential remote work No
Industrial control systems hardware: Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, ABB
PLC programming: Ladder Logic, Structured Text
OT network design: industrial protocols, network diagrams, electrical schematics, P&IDs
Automation scripting: Python
Modeling/ fabrication: 3D printing and custom fabrication (nice-to-have)
Design and build scaled-down, functional industrial environments using real hardware
Program PLCs to simulate realistic processes and implement OT networks with appropriate protocols
Create/maintain documentation (diagrams, P&IDs) and manage the lab environment (updates, configuration, troubleshooting); collaborate with cyber developers
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in industrial automation, control systems, or OT (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with major PLC brands (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, ABB)
Ability to read electrical schematics and industrial process diagrams
Familiarity with ICS/SCADA security concepts; Python scripting for automation
Job ID 2600283
Location COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
Date Posted 2026-01-12
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Test Engineer
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC is seeking a hands-on and innovative ICS Testbed Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining physical, lab-based representations of large-scale Industrial Control Systems (ICS) driven by real-world Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This role is critical to creating a high-fidelity environment for cyber capabilities testing, vulnerability research, and operator training. You will be the architect of a scaled-down, functional industrial world, enabling our cyber teams to develop and validate effects for critical national security missions. The ideal candidate will blend a deep understanding of industrial engineering and automation with a forward-thinking cybersecurity mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Design and construct scaled-down, functional models of industrial environments using real-world hardware. Select, procure, wire, and install industrial components, utilizing simulations like LEDs to represent physical actuators and system states in a scaled environment. Program PLCs (using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, etc.) to accurately simulate realistic industrial processes. Architect and implement the associated Operational Technology (OT) networks using a variety of industrial protocols. Employ creative problem-solving to overcome integration challenges and replicate complex industrial scenarios in a lab setting. Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including network diagrams, electrical schematics, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Collaborate closely with cyber developers and researchers to integrate their tools and test exploits in a safe, controlled environment. Manage the lab environment, including hardware/software updates, configuration management, and troubleshooting of physical and digital systems.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in roles related to industrial automation, control systems engineering, or operational technology. Additional experience can be used in lieu of a degree. Hands-on experience building and programming systems with major PLC brands including Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, and ABB Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and industrial process diagrams. Familiarity with the security architecture and vulnerabilities of ICS/SCADA environments. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and task execution.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Possession of an appropriate Intermediate or Advanced cybersecurity certification (minimum of CompTIA Security+ or similar). Prior experience in Department of War roles, particularly those involving Operational Technology (OT). Understanding of or hands-on experience with cyber operations, Red Teaming, or vulnerability assessments. Experience with 3D printing or custom fabrication techniques (e.g., model making) for creating system mock-ups, custom mounts, and enclosures.
Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.