Senior Test Engineer

SAIC • Crane, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, Indiana. The Testing & Troubleshooting Engineer will support the EA-18G Growler program by developing, executing, and maintaining test solutions for electronic warfare receiver systems and RF/microwave components. The role focuses on test system integration, debugging, root-cause analysis, and improving test coverage from component to system level.

The engineer will design and implement test methods, sequences, and setups for EA-18G FST and receiver systems; troubleshoot test hardware, software, test stands, and units under test; and identify whether failures stem from the UUT, test equipment, or software. The role also includes addressing test gaps and escapes across assembly levels, refining test limits and procedures, maintaining controlled test documentation, and supporting test technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of experience.
• Experience with LabVIEW, C (LabWindows/CVI), or C#.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test methods, sequences, and setups for EA-18G FST and receiver systems.
• Debug existing test hardware and software to resolve test failures and anomalies.
• Troubleshoot test stands and Units Under Test (UUTs) using RF test equipment.
• Distinguish between UUT issues, test equipment issues, and software defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and address test gaps and escapes between component, subassembly, LRU, and system assembly levels.
• Adjust test limits, add test steps, and refine procedures to improve defect detection and test robustness.
• Write and update test procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Maintain configuration control of test documentation and support engineering change activities.
• Provide guidance and support to test technicians on proper test execution.
• Test RF and microwave components and assemblies, including VSWR/return loss, insertion loss and gain, phase matching, and noise figure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior