SAIC

Test and Evaluation Engineer

SAIC$88K — $105K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with RF/microwave coursework
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in RF/microwave/electronic systems engineering
  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare systems and electromagnetic operations
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
  • Proficiency in developing test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication skills with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Support developmental test and evaluation activities for EW systems
  • Develop test plans and procedures to validate system requirements
  • Design and execute laboratory and field tests, including RF testing
  • Operate RF measurement equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Analyze test data to generate technical assessments and evaluation reports
  • Coordinate with engineers and program managers for test planning
  • Identify technical risks and support root cause analysis during tests

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field with Electronic Warfare systems
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Involvement in all phases of the systems lifecycle
  • Chance to contribute to the mission of national security
  • Support for professional development and technical review processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports developmental test and evaluation activities for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and subsystems across their lifecycle under the SENSEI program. The selected candidate will develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to verify and validate system requirements. Additionally, this role involves designing and executing laboratory and field tests, operating RF measurement equipment, and analyzing test data to produce technical assessments.

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 Level:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline with coursework in RF, microwave engineering, or electromagnetic theory.

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

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.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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