SAIC

Combat and Strategic Systems Engineer

SAIC • $70K — $95K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems or Communications Engineering.
  • 0-3 years of experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare systems and RF propagation.
  • Experience with RF test equipment like spectrum and network analyzers.
  • Proficient in developing test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support developmental test and evaluation of Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures for system validation.
  • Design and execute laboratory and field tests, specifically RF and microwave tests.
  • Operate RF measurement equipment and data acquisition systems during testing.
  • Analyze test data and prepare performance evaluation reports.
  • Coordinate with engineers and program managers for effective test execution.
  • Identify technical risks and support troubleshooting during tests.
  • Maintain test schedules and manage resources for testing activities.

Benefits

  • Possibility of working on cutting-edge Electronic Warfare technologies.
  • Engagement in a vital mission-support capacity at NSWC Crane.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders.
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
  • Support for obtaining a security clearance, enhancing career prospects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Test & Evaluation Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. This vital mission-support role requires an engineer with a strong foundation in applied physics, radio frequency (RF) engineering, wireless communications, signal analysis, and rigorous RF test methods to advance Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for Electronic Warfare systems and subsystems across the system lifecycle.
  • Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and test reports to support verification and validation of system requirements.
  • Design, plan, and execute laboratory and field tests, including RF and microwave system testing.
    Configure and operate test instrumentation, RF measurement equipment, and data acquisition systems used in EW testing.
  • Analyze test data and produce technical assessments and performance evaluation reports documenting system capability and compliance with requirements.
  • Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and integrated product teams (IPTs) to ensure effective test planning and execution.
  • Identify technical risks, troubleshoot system anomalies, and support root cause analysis during testing events.
  • Support test readiness reviews, technical reviews, and test documentation development required for DoD programs.
  • Assist in maintaining test schedules and coordinating range, laboratory, and system resources required for testing.


Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering.

Job Requirements:
  • Zero (0) to three (3) years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
  • Experience supporting test engineering, integration, or verification activities within a systems engineering environment.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare systems, RF propagation, signal analysis, or electromagnetic spectrum operations.
  • Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, or similar instrumentation.
  • Experience developing test plans, test procedures, and test reports for technical systems.
  • Ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into testable verification methods.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel in support of test events, field demonstrations, and integration activities.
  • Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain interim Secret clearance to start. Final Secret Clearance is required.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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