SAIC

Test Engineer

SAIC$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Active secret security clearance required from day one.
  • 5 years of experience in operational test design and execution for unmanned systems.
  • 2 years analyzing and reporting on results for side scan sonar ATR algorithms in underwater vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of developmental test events for unmanned systems.
  • Document and analyze test results for MK 18 FoS systems and components.
  • Work closely with the Government T&E Lead on research and development initiatives.
  • Evaluate integration of autonomy capabilities in unmanned maritime systems.
  • Assist in logistics support for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge unmanned maritime systems.
  • Engagement in a growing field with significant naval defense applications.
  • On-site position at the NIWC Pacific Bayside facility in San Diego, CA, known for its collaboration and innovation environment.
Full Job Description
Job 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.


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.
Learn more about SAIC
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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