SAIC

Test Engineer Manager

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-12 years experience leading test efforts or teams
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle
  • Familiarity with requirements verification and validation
  • Expertise in test methodologies and evaluation techniques
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle phases (Milestone A/B/C, IOC/FOC)
  • DAWIA certification in Test & Evaluation or Systems Engineering
  • Active security clearance required
  • Experience in presenting to senior leadership and government stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and strategies.
  • Oversee all phases of test execution including Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT).
  • Define clear test objectives, success criteria, and evaluation frameworks.
  • Perform advanced data analysis and assess system performance, identifying risks and proposing mitigations.
  • Act as the primary contact for government clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers while reviewing their technical outputs.
  • Support critical milestone decisions, ensure certification, and provide fielding recommendations.
  • Ensure adherence to DoD, contractual, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on teamwork
  • Opportunity to support crucial military modernization efforts
  • Engagement in fast-paced and dynamic testing scenarios
  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Contributing to the protection of Marines and national security
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position: Engineer IIII
SAIC is seeking an Engineer III to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position is responsible for systems Test and Evaluation on the Ground - Based Air Defense (GBAD) and Multi-Function Electronic Warfare systems (MFEW). Both systems represent a modernization effort aimed at protecting Marines from air threats, specifically unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), cruise missiles, and aircraft. GBAD program aims to detect, track, identify, and defeat adversary air threats. It is focused on accelerating the delivery of counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology to Marines. The MFEW system is a crucial, rapidly deployed tool for electronic warfare (EW), often used to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in leading the continuum of the test and evaluation strategy and execution of testing procedures. 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:
Engineer IIII will be responsible for the following:
• Lead development of Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end test execution (DT/OT, integration, field testing).
• Define test objectives, success criteria, and evaluation frameworks.
• Perform and oversee advanced data analysis and performance assessment. Identify system risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Serve as primary interface with government customers (e.g., PMA, NAVSEA/NAVAIR).
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables.
• Support milestone decisions, certification, and fielding recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:
• 7-12 years experience leading test efforts or teams
• Strong understanding of Systems engineering lifecycle
• Requirements verification & validation
• Test methodologies and evaluation techniques
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle (Milestone A/B/C, IOC/FOC)
• DAWIA certification in T&E or Systems Engineering
• Active security clearance
• Experience briefing senior leadership and government stakeholders
Education:
Master's level degree in any engineering discipline

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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