Combat and Strategic Systems Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Crane, IN (Job ID 2613136)

Description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Test & Evaluation Engineer (CUAS) to provide vital mission support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Expeditionary Electronic Warfare division (MXQ). In this role, you will be part of a highly collaborative team focused on executing rigorous test and evaluation processes for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, directly impacting national security and warfighter capabilities. 

Job Responsibilities:

•  Support field test coordination for CUAS and EW systems, which includes test planning, scheduling, execution, data collection, post-test analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate test event requirements across Government leads, engineers, test directors, range personnel, logistics teams, safety personnel, cybersecurity personnel, and supporting contractors.
• Assist in the development of test objectives, test plans, test procedures, test schedules, test cards, data collection plans, risk items, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, facilities, targets, vehicles, test instrumentation, RF equipment, software, sensors, communications equipment, and support materiel required for test events.
• Support field and over-the-air test events, developmental testing, operationally relevant assessments, demonstrations, experiments, and system evaluations, including verification and validation for field and laboratory infrastructure.
• Track test readiness items such as equipment availability, calibration status, target configuration, range access, safety documentation, security requirements, data collection tools, and logistics support.
• Coordinate and support test location planning, including range scheduling, facility coordination, access requirements, transportation needs, communications setup, and site-specific constraints.
• Support pre-test readiness reviews, test planning meetings, Integrated Product Teams, daily test briefs, post-test debriefs, and lessons learned sessions.
• Ensure CUAS test events are executed in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, safety requirements, security requirements, and customer direction.
• Monitor test execution to ensure objectives are met, discrepancies are documented, and deviations from planned procedures are captured for review.
• Collect, organize, and review test data, including system performance data, RF data, target activity, event timelines, equipment status, operator observations, and anomaly reports.
• Support data analysis and the development of test reports, technical summaries, engineering recommendations, briefings, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with technical leads to identify test limitations, data gaps, equipment issues, and corrective actions.
• Support configuration, staging, readiness, and inventory control of test targets, hardware, software, signals, recordings, and other stimuli used during CUAS test events.
• Ensure proper configuration, inspection, readiness, staging, inventory control, validation, and test/metrology equipment setup in both lab and field environments.
• Coordinate the movement, setup, operation, teardown, and return of test equipment and test material.
• Assist with the operation and sustainment of test equipment, range equipment, lab equipment, and field support equipment.
• Coordinate with vehicle operators or support personnel when tactical vehicles, support vehicles, or mobile test assets are required for test execution.
• Support the identification and mitigation of test execution risks related to schedule, safety, range availability, equipment readiness, data collection, weather, logistics, or system performance.
• Maintain action item trackers, test coordination matrices, schedules, status updates, and event planning documentation.
• Support documentation review and revision activities to improve test methodology, rigor, efficiency, schedule execution, and mission relevance.
• Ensure all test documentation, data, and reports are properly marked, stored, controlled, and distributed in accordance with security, CUI, OPSEC, and configuration management requirements.

Qualifications

 Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 

Job Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience is required
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance (Required).
• Possess a proven background in supporting field test coordination for complex electronic systems, specifically with RF equipment, sensors, or communications equipment.
• Demonstrate logistical and interpersonal skills necessary to coordinate test requirements across diverse teams, including range personnel, safety teams, and government leads.
• Experience with configuration management, test equipment calibration, and data collection tools is highly desired.