Job Description
Position: Systems Engineer III (456)
SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports systems integration and testing for the DRAKE system. DRAKE is a portable, electromagnetic warfare jammer designed to protect Navy ships and personnel by detecting and defeating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). DRAKE often acts in combination with the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) system to protect against both drones and electronic threats. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential. SECRET to CLEARANCE Requirement: Interim Secret to start. Continued employment contingent upon favorable final Secret clearance.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute test procedures, cases, and plans under established guidance
• Support Developmental Testing, including lab, integration, and limited field testing
• Assist in defining and applying Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
• Perform data collection/analysis to assess system functionality and performance
• Document test results, discrepancies, and observations in support of engineering and program teams
• Support requirements verification and traceability activities
• Assist in test event planning and coordination, including setup and execution
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and integration teams to support test readiness
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Ensure adherence to test procedures, safety requirements, and configuration control processes
Qualifications
Skills and Experience:
• 5 -7 years of relevant experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related discipline
• Familiarity with test execution and documentation practices
• Basic experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python)
• Experience supporting DoD or federal programs
• Exposure to DT/OT environments
• Familiarity with TEMP or similar test documentation
• Interim secret clearance required to start. Secret clearance must be obtained and retained. May eventually need a Top Secret TS/SCI
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or related field
