Senior Test Engineer
Employer name not established · Crane, Indiana, United States · onsite
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