Combat and Strategic Systems Engineer

SAIC•Crane, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 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 $7.3 billion.

Requirements

Combat and Strategic Systems Engineer background
Experience with test and evaluation processes for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
Familiarity with field test coordination, including planning, scheduling, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Ability to coordinate test event requirements across various stakeholders
Experience in developing test objectives, plans, procedures, and schedules
Proficiency in coordinating personnel, equipment, facilities, and support materiel for test events
Experience supporting field and over-the-air test events, developmental testing, and operational assessments
Ability to track test readiness items
Experience in test location planning and coordination
Familiarity with pre-test readiness reviews and test planning meetings
Understanding of safety and security requirements for test events
Ability to monitor test execution and document deviations
Skills in collecting, organizing, and reviewing test data
Experience in data analysis and report development
Ability to coordinate with technical leads on test limitations and corrective actions
Experience with configuration, staging, and inventory control of test assets
Knowledge of test equipment setup and validation
Ability to coordinate the movement and setup of test equipment
Experience assisting with the operation and sustainment of test equipment
Ability to coordinate with vehicle operators for mobile test assets
Experience in identifying and mitigating test execution risks
Proficiency in maintaining action item trackers and planning documentation
Experience in reviewing and revising test documentation
Understanding of security, CUI, OPSEC, and configuration management requirements for documentation and data

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.