
Senior Test Engineer
SAIC • Crane, Indiana, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Senior Test Engineer (Testing & Troubleshooting Engineer) — Senior; support for US Navy EA-18G Growler program.
**Location & work type: ** Crane, IN (onsite implied); US Citizen required.
**Stack/tools: **
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Lab testing/RF: VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, RF/microwave test setups
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Programming: LabVIEW, C (LabWindows/CVI) or C#
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Develop, execute, and maintain test solutions for EW receiver systems and RF/microwave components (test methods/sequences/setups).
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Debug and troubleshoot test hardware/software; perform root-cause analysis to separate UUT vs test equipment vs software defects.
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Improve test coverage across assembly levels (component → system): identify test gaps, refine limits/steps/procedures, and update documentation/troubleshooting guides.
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Must-have skills:
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RF/microwave testing and troubleshooting; ability to interpret/debug test failures
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Proficiency with LabVIEW and/or C (LabWindows/CVI) and/or C#
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Hands-on test stand and UUT troubleshooting; strong documentation/configuration control mindset
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Experience with RF test metrics: VSWR/return loss, insertion loss/gain, phase matching, noise figure
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Interim Secret clearance required to start (ability to obtain Secret)
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Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with EA-18G/FST receiver system testing or simil
Full 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
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- VSWR / return loss
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- Insertion loss and gain
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- Phase matching
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- Noise figure
QUALIFICATIONS
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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