Senior Test Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.

Job Description

The Testing & Troubleshooting Engineer will support the EA-18G Growler program by developing, executing, and maintaining test solutions for electronic warfare (EW) receiver systems and RF/microwave components. This role focuses on test system integration, debugging, root-cause analysis, and improving test coverage from component to system level.

Job 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.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of test stands and Units Under Test (UUTs) using RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, etc.).
• Distinguish between UUT issues, test equipment issues, and software defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and address test gaps and escapes between assembly levels (component, subassembly, LRU, system).
• 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 the proper execution of tests.
• Test RF and microwave components and assemblies, including:
• VSWR / return loss
• Insertion loss and gain
• Phase matching
• Noise figure

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of experience
• Experience with Labview, C (LabWindows/CVI) or C#
• Interim secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
• Candidate must be a US Citizen