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Senior Network Test and Evaluation Engineer
SAICSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 30 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems while developing valuable skills in network test and evaluation within a reputable organization. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and is ideal for a detail-oriented engineer passionate about innovation and ready to contribute to challenging, high-profile projects. Apply today to join a dynamic team shaping the future of unmanned technology.
Quick Overview
Salary
$80.0k - $120k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the UxS STRATCAP program in San Diego, CA. The UxS STRATCAP program involves deployment of autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USV's) to demonstrate an enhanced warfighting capability to disrupt adversary activity in a given maritime region. The program seeks to develop an unmanned, remotely operated, and semi-autonomous USVs. The UxS STRATCAP program is managed by the Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Program Office (PMS-406) within PEO Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supported by NIWC Pacific, Code 564 who provides expertise to the program sponsor in the areas of hardware and software design, development, installation, test and evaluation of various unmanned and autonomous systems.
In this role, you will be working with UxS STRATCAP T&E IPT Lead and other staff in the execution of directed Test and Evaluation events, to include Computer Rack hardware tracking and configuration, computer software installation and configuration, Network configuration verification and validation, Test inspections of installed equipment.
Note: Candidate would need to be local to the San Diego area. This is a Hybrid role with majority of time spent onsite throughout the week. There will also be 15-20% travel to additional events/sites to work out of operations centers as well as sea trials on Navy Vessels.
JOB DUTIES:
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Network Test and Evaluation Engineer to support the UxS STRATCAP program in San Diego, CA. The UxS STRATCAP program involves deployment of autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USV's) to demonstrate an enhanced warfighting capability to disrupt adversary activity in a given maritime region. The program seeks to develop an unmanned, remotely operated, and semi-autonomous USVs. The UxS STRATCAP program is managed by the Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) Program Office (PMS-406) within PEO Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supported by NIWC Pacific, Code 564 who provides expertise to the program sponsor in the areas of hardware and software design, development, installation, test and evaluation of various unmanned and autonomous systems.
In this role, you will be working with UxS STRATCAP T&E IPT Lead and other staff in the execution of directed Test and Evaluation events, to include Computer Rack hardware tracking and configuration, computer software installation and configuration, Network configuration verification and validation, Test inspections of installed equipment.
Note: Candidate would need to be local to the San Diego area. This is a Hybrid role with majority of time spent onsite throughout the week. There will also be 15-20% travel to additional events/sites to work out of operations centers as well as sea trials on Navy Vessels.
JOB DUTIES:
- Hardware tracking and inventory control/management.
- Loading of programs on various platforms.
- Computer component driver installation and configuration.
- Development of written procedures or/and test procedures.
- Conducting or executing of tests following established procedures.
- Writing of reports.
- Testing support at Operations Center.
- Testing support on UxS vessels.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five (5) years' experience working on and with complex networks knowledge of C4I Hardware to include: computers, network switches, network routers, computer racks and power systems (PDU, UPS, etc.).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start.
- Organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Active Secret Clearance preferred at start.
- Crypto hardware.
- Cross Domain Solution (CDS) hardware.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills
Inventory Control
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