Senior Test Engineer
SAIC is looking for a Test Engineer to work with our team at Crane NSWC in Crane, IN. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in electronics engineering and a proven track record in designing, developing, and executing end-to-end tests for complex, high-speed digital and RF systems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of test methodologies and hands-on experience with a wide range of test equipment and processes, including:
- Developing test code routines, Interface Test Adapters (ITAs), Operational Test Program Hardware, and all associated documentation
- Developing each Test Program Set (TPS) as a screen-only or fault detection test in accordance with established requirements
- Creating stimulus and response test vectors to achieve fault detection ratings using Logic Automated Stimulus and Response (LASAR) simulation software
- Designing hardware and software interface devices to integrate Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) and/or Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) with Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Developing operator instructions for each electronic Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and delivering them in electronic media format"
- Provide life cycle sustainment support to existing TPSs, including corrections, modifications, and enhancements required to repair and maintain airborne or surface electronic systems and modules
- Support EW test systems including:
- CASS
- Spectrum 9100
- EW Common Test Bench
- EW Custom Test Bench
- Any other test benches requiring support
- Develop, modify, and update electronic test, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and environmental screening capability for EW systems, subsystems, equipment, and components.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in an electronics engineering role, with a focus on testing and validation.
- Expert-level programming skills in NI LabVIEW.
- Extensive experience with high-speed digital and RF test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).
- Strong understanding of digital and RF principles.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and running automated test systems and Software.
Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, L200, ATLAS, LabVIEW, Visual Basic
Test Executives: TestStand, TestStudio
Simulation Software: LASAR
Additional Software: Lab Windows, LABView
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience with other programming languages such as Python or C++.
- Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR).
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA).
