Test Engineer Principal

  • SAIC
  • IN
  • Apr 15, 2026

Job Description

Description
SAIC is looking for a RF Field Tech Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineering input for the development of test structure, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting supporting engineering efforts for the C-UAS program.
  • Technical support for test and evaluation of prototype and fielded hardware and software systems.
  • Development and support of laboratory and field test events, test data collection and test data analysis during and after the tests, on-site support during tests, and development of final test reports.
  • Assist an integrated project team of various professional disciplines with creative and efficient solutions on multiple projects requiring electrical engineering support.
  • Manage and organize multiple technical tasks across numerous projects.
  • Create, review, understand and maintain electrical drawings of varying technical complexity.
  • Interact effectively with customers, aiding in identifying requirements and outlining solutions.

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience.
  • Ability to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely
  • Ability to communicate efficiently with management via reports and updates on tasking progress.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to execute tasking while maintaining the high-level vision required to facilitate career and company growth long-term
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to balance a diverse set of tasks of varying priorities with limited oversight
  • Experience with Matlab, Labview, and variants of C is desired.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Candidate must have an interim secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Knowledge RF transmit and receive systems and electronic support measures.
  • Experience with operational aspects of electronic warfare.
  • Knowledge of jammer system control and signal processing algorithms, "precision" passive detection and tracking concepts, and RF communication and modulation architectures.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
  • Experience with government contracting and organizational development.