Job ID: 2611341
Location: Crane, IN, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-13
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Test Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description Position: Systems Engineer IV
SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position will be at the forefront of systems development, integration and testing for the DRAKE system. DRAKE is a portable, electromagnetic warfare jammer designed to protect Navy ships and personnel by detecting and defeating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). DRAKE often acts in combination with the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) system to protect against both drones and electronic threats. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential. SECRET to CLEARANCE Requirement: Interim Secret to start. Continued employment contingent upon favorable final Secret clearance.
Responsibilities:
Lead development and execution of comprehensive T&E strategies, including Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and supporting documentation aligned to DoD acquisition frameworks
Oversee and integrate end-to-end test activities across Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), interoperability, and field events
Define and validate Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) aligned to mission requirements
Direct complex data analysis efforts, ensuring statistically valid and defensible assessments of system performance, suitability, and survivability
Provide authoritative assessment of system readiness, risks, and limitations, and deliver actionable recommendations to Program Managers and senior stakeholders
Serve as primary technical interface with government leadership and stakeholders, including Program Offices (PMAs), NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and Operational Test Agencies
Lead test planning and execution at scale, including coordination of resources, instrumentation, ranges, and operational units
Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability and verification/validation (V&V) across the system lifecycle
Drive compliance with DoD policies, FAR/DFARS contract requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and review authority for T&E engineers and deliverables
Qualifications Experience and Skills
10 -15+ years of relevant experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or complex T&E efforts
Deep understanding of: DoD T&E processes and documentation (e.g., TEMP)
Requirements verification & validation (V&V)Data analysis and evaluation methodologies
Ability to operate independently and advise senior government leadership
Experience supporting DoD acquisition lifecycle and major programs of record
DAWIA certification in Test & Evaluation or Systems Engineering
Experience in operational test environments, EEW, RF, or mission systems
Education:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace)
Preferred Master's degree in Engineering
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- Position Id: 2611341
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