Job description

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

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SAIC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.
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
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

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