Test Engineer

SAIC • Washington, DC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is currently hiring for a SSDS Test and Evaluation position on behalf of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare System (PEO IWS) Ship Self Defense Integrated Combat System (SSDS ICS) Combat Systems in Washington DC. Your work will include test design, planning execution, analysis, and reporting for SSDS test events with a focus on cybersecurity developmental testing. This is a hybrid-remote position. 2 days onsite required weekly. Job Duties: Identifying system requirements from source documents for verification and validations Defining and validating resources needed to test cyber survivability requirements Involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting Identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed The candidate will provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities Responsible for creating SSDS CS cyber test strategies for new combat system baselines throughout the acquisition development cycle Perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive summaries, capturing and tracking action items This position requires a knowledge of Navy Combat Systems and associated acquisition programs with some basic understanding of cyber. 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

• 5+ years’ experience in test development, planning, and execution processes across US Navy Combat and Warfare Systems
• Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred), years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Knowledgeable of Ship Self Defense (SSDS) system infrastructure
• Familiarity with Red Team/Blue team cyber testing activities
• Technical knowledge of Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and SSDS based platform (CVN, LHA, LPD, etc.) Combat/Warfare System Elements
• Knowledgeable of Ship Life Cycles and Shipboard Work-up Schedules
• Operational knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs
• Must have an active Secret clearance on first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
• Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Enlisted or Officer Positions
• Experience in Test and Certification schedule development and maintenance
• Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation
• General Knowledge of database development and maintenance
• Knowledgeable of the DoD Cyber Test & Evaluation Guidebook processes and best practices

Responsibilities

• Identifying system requirements from source documents for verification and validations
• Defining and validating resources needed to test cyber survivability requirements
• Involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting
• Identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed
• Provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities
• Responsible for creating SSDS CS cyber test strategies for new combat system baselines throughout the acquisition development cycle
• Perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs
• Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive summaries, capturing and tracking action items

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees