JCREW Test Engineer Principal

Job ID: 2611341Location: Crane, IN, USDate Posted: 2026-04-13Category: Engineering and SciencesSubcategory: Test EngineerSchedule: Full-TimeShift: Day JobTravel: Yes - 25% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required: NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: SecretPotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionPosition: Systems Engineer IVSAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position will be at the forefront of systems development, 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:Lead development and execution of comprehensive T&E strategies, including Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and supporting documentation aligned to DoD acquisition frameworksOversee and integrate end-to-end test activities across Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), interoperability, and field eventsDefine and validate Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) aligned to mission requirementsDirect complex data analysis efforts, ensuring statistically valid and defensible assessments of system performance, suitability, and survivabilityProvide authoritative assessment of system readiness, risks, and limitations, and deliver actionable recommendations to Program Managers and senior stakeholdersServe as primary technical interface with government leadership and stakeholders, including Program Offices (PMAs), NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and Operational Test AgenciesLead test planning and execution at scale, including coordination of resources, instrumentation, ranges, and operational unitsEnsure end-to-end requirements traceability and verification/validation (V&V) across the system lifecycleDrive compliance with DoD policies, FAR/DFARS contract requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworksProvide technical oversight, mentorship, and review authority for T&E engineers and deliverablesQualificationsExperience and Skills10 -15+ years of relevant experience in Test & Evaluation, systems engineering, or related disciplineDemonstrated experience leading large-scale or complex T&E effortsDeep understanding of: DoD T&E processes and documentation (e.g., TEMP)Requirements verification & validation (V&V)Data analysis and evaluation methodologiesAbility to operate independently and advise senior government leadershipExperience supporting DoD acquisition lifecycle and major programs of recordDAWIA certification in Test & Evaluation or Systems EngineeringExperience in operational test environments, EEW, RF, or mission systemsEducation:Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace) Preferred Master's degree in EngineeringSAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .