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Associate Test Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Science
Sensors
Demonstrations
Testing
Test Methods
Test Cases
Documentation
Problem Solving
Computer Science
IT Management
Mathematics
Security Clearance
Linux
Java
C++
Python
Agile
Evaluation
Writing
Test Plans
Management
Communication
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2616165

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Test Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking an Associate Test Engineer to support The Blue Swordfish Project (BSP). The ideal candidate will test and integrate sensors on autonomous platforms and conducts at-sea testing/demonstrations supporting various maritime missions. The Associate Test Engineer will support project related Test and Evaluation activities on developmental maritime autonomous platforms and systems. In this role, you will be working with Blue Swordfish team leaders and other staff to support testing needs.

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 564 provides expertise to program sponsors in the areas of design, development, installation, test and evaluation of various maritime and autonomous systems.

SAIC is under contract to provide support to NIWC-PAC and the Blue Swordfish effort.

This Role is Hybrid in San Diego, CA with approximately 15% of travel involved. Must be local to area.

JOB DUTIES:

Support the development of test plans, test methods, test cases and test procedures.
Support the creation of test diagrams, and equipment configurations that capture test configurations
Conduct walk-throughs on test plans, test methods, test cases, and test procedures
Support the execution of test plans, test cases and test procedures to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment.
Support the documentation of test results.
Support the analysis of test results and aids in the resolution of open issues.
Reports progress on problem resolution to leaders.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, or engineering from an accredited college or university. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be reviewed.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start.
Experience with Linux OS, Java, C++, Python, or/and Agile
Experienced in test and evaluation of complex systems
Experience in writing test plans and procedures, creating test diagrams, capturing test configurations, and executing tests
Organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2616165
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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