SAIC

Test Engineer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active secret clearance required on day one of employment.
  • 5 years of experience in designing and executing operational tests for unmanned systems.
  • 2 years of experience analyzing results specifically for side scan sonar Automated Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms.
  • Experience in reporting and directing tests on unmanned underwater vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support in planning and conducting test events.
  • Document and analyze developmental tests for MK 18 FoS systems.
  • Evaluate component technologies and autonomy capabilities.
  • Support research and development processes for unmanned maritime systems.
  • Collaborate with the Government Test and Evaluation Lead on integration efforts.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Test Engineer for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS) effort. This program will entail support of the Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) project, unmanned equipment development and testing and logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

This position is contingent upon award news, expected September 2026. This position is on site at the NIWC Pacific Bayside facility in San Diego, CA.

The Test Engineer will provide test engineering support to the Government Test and Evaluation (T&E) Lead in planning, conducting, documenting, and analyzing developmental test events supporting research, development, integration, and evaluation of MK 18 FoS systems, component technologies, autonomy capabilities, and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) technologies.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active secret clearance on first day of employment

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
  • 5 years of experience designing, executing, reporting, and directing operational tests, including for unmanned systems
  • 2 years of experience analyzing and reporting on the test results of side scan sonar Automated Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms used on unmanned underwater vehicles.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

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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