**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Senior Test Engineer** to lead and support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) submarine communication systems. Join our innovative team in San Diego, CA, and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. As a **primary point of contact (POC)** you’ll leverage your expertise to advise the government and ensure the successful development, testing, and implementation of critical communication systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational and schedule requirements. This role is an **ONSITE** role in **San Diego, CA** . Must be local to area **JOB DUTIES:** + Lead SubComms Test Engineer + Provide expert guidance on hardware and networked systems testing, configuration, and documentation + Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during integration, implementation, and testing phases + Offer technical direction, mentorship, and training to other members of the team. + Interface regularly with management and customers to ensure alignment and progress + Support the management of task orders, coordinating with multiple agencies, vendors, and customers to achieve program goals + Write/update CDRL documentation, such as Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions and Test Reports **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and five (5) years or more relative experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered. + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Must have an Active Secret clearance to start + Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after start + Proven experience in writing and executing test plans, test cases, etcetera + Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills + A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly + Excellent time and task management skills to include executing tests of significant duration while monitoring results + Comfortability working in a secure lab environment, including cool temperatures and noise levels associated with server rooms **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Experience in establishing equipment configurations to meet operational requirements utilizing radio frequency, TCP/IP and Serial interfaces + Background in radio frequency engineering is a plus + Familiarity with waveform development and DoD communications systems + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2510217 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability