**Description** **Exciting Opportunity: Test Engineer for Submarine Communication Systems** SAIC is seeking a **Senior Test Engineer** to lead and support advanced Very Low Frequency (VLF) submarine communication systems. Join our innovative team **ONSITE** in **San Diego, CA,** and contribute to mission-critical efforts in communication technology development, integration, and testing. **Your Role:** 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 cutting-edge systems. You'll collaborate with teams, manage technical tasks, and ensure projects meet operational, cost, and schedule requirements. **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 less experienced staff. + Interface regularly with **management, customers, and team members** to ensure alignment and progress. + Support the management of **task orders** , coordinating with multiple agencies, vendors, and customers to achieve program goals. **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS:** . + Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field** (or commensurate experience) and 5 years or more of related experience. + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Must have an Active **Secret Clearance** to start. + Proven experience in **writing and executing test documents** . + Strong skills in **establishing equipment configurations** to meet operational requirements. + Exceptional **communication and problem-solving skills** . + A demonstrated ability to learn and apply **new technologies** quickly. **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Must be able to obtain a **Top Secret** clearance after start. + Background in **RF Engineering** , with preferred experience in VLF systems. + Familiarity with **waveform development** and **DoD communications systems** . + Proficiency with **Microsoft Office Suite** , including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. + Understanding of **VLF communication concepts** and experience working with similar systems. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2500715 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