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Systems Test Engineer

Crane, INOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Interim Secret clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • RF
  • microwave engineering
  • electromagnetic theory
  • Electronic Warfare systems
  • RF propagation
  • signal analysis
  • electromagnetic spectrum operations

Nice to have

  • SAIC
  • mission integrator
  • defense
  • space
  • intelligence
  • civilian markets

Role summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support Electronic Warfare (EW) systems at NSWC Crane. This role involves providing comprehensive technical and systems engineering support, translating complex engineering operations into accurate documentation for stakeholders. Key responsibilities include supporting test and evaluation activities, developing test plans and reports, executing laboratory and field tests, operating RF measurement equipment, analyzing test data, and troubleshooting system anomalies. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering, and familiarity with EW systems and RF test equipment. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Position Description: Systems Test Engineer (533) 

This role requires a versatile Engineer to provide comprehensive technical and systems engineering support for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division (MXQ) at NSWC Crane. This position bridges the gap between complex engineering operations and technical communication—translating system designs, test data, and integration efforts into actionable, highly accurate documentation for Government and technical stakeholders.

Key Duties & 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 as well as configure and operate test instrumentation, RF measurement equipment, and data acquisition systems used in EW testing.
  • Coordinate with government engineers, program managers, and integrated product teams (IPTs) to ensure effective test planning and execution.
  • Analyze test data, produce technical assessments identifying technical risks, troubleshoot system anomalies and evaluate performance reports documenting system capability and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

  • 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. A minimum of an Interim Secret clearance is required
  • Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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