Senior Test Engineer

  • SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Posted 6 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

POC
Development Testing
Collaboration
Computer Hardware
System Testing
Testing
Technical Direction
Mentorship
Training
Documentation
Quality Assurance
Computer Science
Mathematics
Security Clearance
Writing
Test Plans
Test Cases
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Management
RF
TCP/IP
Interfaces
RF Engineering
DoD
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2510217

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-24

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Systems Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead and support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) submarine communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. As a primary point of contact (POC) you'll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of critical communication systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational and schedule requirements.

This role is an ONSITE role in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area

JOB DUTIES:
  • Lead SubComms Test Engineer
  • Provide expert guidance on hardware and networked systems testing, configuration, and documentation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during integration, implementation, and testing phases
  • Offer technical direction, mentorship, and training to other members of the team.
  • Interface regularly with management and customers to ensure alignment and progress
  • Support the management of task orders, coordinating with multiple agencies, vendors, and customers to achieve program goals
  • Write/update CDRL documentation, such as Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions and Test Reports


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and five (5) years or more relative experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered.
  • Must have an Active Secret clearance to start
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after start
  • Proven experience in writing and executing test plans, test cases, etcetera
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
  • A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
  • Excellent time and task management skills to include executing tests of significant duration while monitoring results
  • Comfortability working in a secure lab environment, including cool temperatures and noise levels associated with server rooms
DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements utilizing radio frequency, TCP/IP and Serial interfaces
  • Background in radio frequency engineering is a plus
  • Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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