Test and Evaluation Lead

SAIC • San Diego, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . SAIC is seeking Test & Evaluation Lead in support of NAVWAR’s Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) Program in San Diego, CA. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years. Work is performed on site in San Diego, CA. Please view our program page for more information and to view all open positions available\: https
://jobs.saic.com/pages/NOA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).
• Technical experience with shipboard networks and the Aegis Weapon System.
• Strong systems engineering experience with the ability to develop and understand System-of-Systems architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams (“team of teams”) through planning and execution of development and operational tests in a lab environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, highly technical DoD environments.
• Ability to safely carry tools, equipment, and materials aboard ship, including ascending and descending shipboard ladders(stairwells) and navigating confined spaces while maintaining required points of contact. Tools and equipment will weigh no more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform required work aboard Navy vessels and in shipboard environments, including navigating narrow passageways, ascending, and descending ladders (stairwells), working on elevated platforms, and operating in variable sea conditions.
• Ability to perform activities on a reoccurring basis during shipboard operations or testing evolutions.
• Ability to comply with Navy safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to operate in a DDIL office environment
• No dual citizenship
• Active top secret clearance is required on first day of employment with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific, or ONMIS-adjacent systems.
• Experience with test automation tools, data collection platforms, or DevSecOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO), NOA, or C2/ISR Navy initiatives.
• Prior experience in system integration labs (SILs), afloat testing, or fleet introduction.
• Additional technical certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, AWS, or Systems Engineering credentials) are a plus if required by contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute test plans in support of ONMIS system functionality.
• Lead test activities across multiple teams (“team of teams”) to support development and operational testing in a lab-based environment.
• Conduct technical evaluations, record results, and report findings to engineering and program leadership.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Support integration and testing of shipboard networks, Aegis Weapon System interfaces, and related Navy systems.
• Contribute to System-of-Systems (SoS) architecture assessments and support scenario-based evaluation.
• Coordinate with customer and PMAT leadership to support test readiness, execution, and reporting.
• Travel as required for integration events, customer meetings, and test execution.

What This Job Offers

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