Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer

SAIC • San Diego, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking Test & Evaluation (T&E) Systems Engineers 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 Responsibilities: Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing, validation, and verification activities for Navy C4ISR systems and emerging technologies. Assist in the design, planning, execution, and reporting of Developmental and Operational Test events. Translate mission-level objectives into measurable test objectives and actionable test tasks. Conduct data analysis and track bugs and discrepancies across test phases. Create and maintain test schedules, track action items, and support presentations to senior leadership. Facilitate coordination across multiple stakeholders, test teams, and government customers. Support fleet user documentation validation and report verification. Support testing and assessment of AI-enabled and digital ecosystem capabilities deployed in operational environments. 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 .

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and five (5) years of experience; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 or more years of professional experience in Developmental or Operational Test and Evaluation (T&E) environments.
• T&E experience with C4I or IWS systems preferred.
• Technical experience supporting, validating, or operationalizing AI-enabled systems and/or Digital Ecosystem capabilities.
• APM support experience (understanding spend plans, tracking burn rates, requesting ROMs, etc.).
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven organizational skills with experience using Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).
• Demonstrated experience writing and verifying test plans, test reports, bug reports, and user documentation.
• No Dual Citizenship
• Active Top Secret required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fires / kill chains, including familiarity with integrating operational-to-tactical mission threads.
• Familiarity with systems such as MAVEN Smart Systems, ACS (Agile Core Services), App Arsenal, Data Science at Sea, or strong familiarity with their underlying infrastructures.
• Experience understanding and navigating Navy OPCON / ADCON chains of command.
• Experience in LVC (Live Virtual Constructive) simulation and test environments.
• Experience tracking test objectives and performing mission decomposition.
• Exposure to Agile test methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).
• T&E certifications, INCOSE certifications, or DAU credentials are all a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing, validation, and verification activities for Navy C4ISR systems and emerging technologies.
• Assist in the design, planning, execution, and reporting of Developmental and Operational Test events.
• Translate mission-level objectives into measurable test objectives and actionable test tasks.
• Conduct data analysis and track bugs and discrepancies across test phases.
• Create and maintain test schedules, track action items, and support presentations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate coordination across multiple stakeholders, test teams, and government customers.
• Support fleet user documentation validation and report verification.
• Support testing and assessment of AI-enabled and digital ecosystem capabilities deployed in operational environments.

What This Job Offers

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