Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2617431

Location: Crane, IN, United States

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Position: Systems Engineer III (456)

SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports systems integration and testing for the DRAKE system. DRAKE is a portable, electromagnetic warfare jammer designed to protect Navy ships and personnel by detecting and defeating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). DRAKE often acts in combination with the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) system to protect against both drones and electronic threats. You will be working onsite in a fast paced and dynamic environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential. SECRET to CLEARANCE Requirement: Interim Secret to start. Continued employment contingent upon favorable final Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test procedures, cases, and plans under established guidance
• Support Developmental Testing, including lab, integration, and limited field testing
• Assist in defining and applying Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
• Perform data collection/analysis to assess system functionality and performance
• Document test results, discrepancies, and observations in support of engineering and program teams
• Support requirements verification and traceability activities
• Assist in test event planning and coordination, including setup and execution
• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and integration teams to support test readiness
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Ensure adherence to test procedures, safety requirements, and configuration control processes

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• 5 -7 years of relevant experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related discipline
• Familiarity with test execution and documentation practices
• Basic experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python)
• Experience supporting DoD or federal programs
• Exposure to DT/OT environments
• Familiarity with TEMP or similar test documentation
• Interim secret clearance required to start. Secret clearance must be obtained and retained. May eventually need a Top Secret TS/SCI

Education:

• Bachelor''s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) or related field

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.

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