Sustainment Test Evaluation Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer to join a dynamic engaging team that brings out the best of your technical skills while defending American warfighters. Our highly trained technical team supports the MILSATCOM Program Office to provide test and evaluation and terminal operations support for a diverse set of strategic and tactical Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems and infrastructure in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Job Duties:

• Design, plan, coordinate, and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Air Force Command Post Terminal (AFCPT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre Processor (TDSPP), Milstar Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), Ground Multi-band Terminal (GMT), various other systems, subsystems and MILSATCOM devices
• Provide engineering and technician-level support for each of the above systems, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, and system-level anomaly resolution
• Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports
• Travel: approximately 10%

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline and five (5) years or more experience; OR Masters and three (3) years or more experience; OR PhD and 0 years related experience in the following areas:
  • DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
  • Working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
  • Experience with MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting
  • Experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices
• Must have an active Secret Clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Desired Experience

• Operational Test experience supporting a DoD Operational Test Agency or Organization
• Specific experience operating or maintaining the following: FAB-T, AFCPT, TDSPP, MMS, GMT, GBS Receive Suites, cryptographic equipment  (e.g., KIV-7M, ANDVT, KGV-11, KG-250), or related infrastructure and/or support equipment
• Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.