Job DescriptionDescription 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.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
