Test Engineer - Hypersonics

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking talented a Test Engineer to support NSWC Crane and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Hypersonic weapons system program. In this role, the candidates will assist the program in ground test planning, coordination, and post mission activities, working closely with top program leadership and a variety of other agencies and stakeholders (i.e., service agencies, contractors, government national labs, industry partners, warfare centers).  Candidates will help facilitate coordination and integration between CPS leadership and staff, their counterparts at Prime Contractor sites and other National Team sites, and hypersonic advanced technology providers in support of T&E activities. This position is located in Crane, IN.

 JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Technical and administrative support to the CPS Advanced Concepts (SPC7) functional branch.
• Help prepare test execution estimates for submission to Financial and Contracts team.
• Progress monitoring and reporting. Candidate will provide weekly status reporting to the CPS Advanced Concepts Functional Areal Lead. 
• Organization and participation in technical and readiness reviews, and technical working groups.
• Collaboration with all stakeholder groups to determine and communicate test requirements.
• Preparation and delivery of briefings for Test Coordination Working Groups.
• Collaboration with CPS Advanced Concepts (SPC7) Team and Technology Providers to assess and track readiness of program candidate technologies; the candidate will help capture technology test requirements and coordinate the appropriate national test asset/environment for ground test activities.
• Support for test facility/range coordination and planning activities, including safety working groups.
• Support development of test documentation, plans and procedures.
• Support for post mission and test data analysis.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace Engineering Degree preferred) and 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to work cross-organization coordination efforts and engage directly with senior DoD personnel and industry executives.
• Understanding of DoD T&E process.
• Practical test engineering and development experience.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills. Candidate may need to lead high-level working group meetings and deliver briefings to top program leadership.
• Ability to obtain a clearance
• US Citizenship required

DESIRED SKILLS:

• 2+ years DoD program test engineering experience (Navy, UAV, and/or weapons systems experience preferred).

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 approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.