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Job ID 2512527
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-19
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Test Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
SAIC is currently hiring for a
SSDS Test and Evaluation
position on behalf of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare System (PEO IWS) Ship Self Defense Integrated Combat System (SSDS ICS) Combat Systems in Washington DC. Your work will include test design, planning execution, analysis, and reporting for SSDS test events with a focus on cybersecurity developmental testing.
This is a hybrid-remote position. 2 days onsite required weekly.
Job Duties
Identifying system requirements from source documents for verification and validations
Defining and validating resources needed to test cyber survivability requirements
Involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting
Identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed
The candidate will provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities
Responsible for creating SSDS CS cyber test strategies for new combat system baselines throughout the acquisition development cycle
Perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs
Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive summaries, capturing and tracking action items
This position requires a knowledge of Navy Combat Systems and associated acquisition programs with some basic understanding of cyber.
Qualifications Required Education and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred), years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Knowledgeable of Ship Self Defense (SSDS) system infrastructure
Familiarity with Red Team/Blue team cyber testing activities
Technical knowledge of Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and SSDS based platform (CVN, LHA, LPD, etc.) Combat/Warfare System Elements
Knowledgeable of Ship Life Cycles and Shipboard Work-up Schedules
Operational knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs
Required Security Clearance
Must have an active Secret clearance on first day of employment
Desired Certifications
Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
Desired Skills
Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Enlisted or Officer Positions
Experience in Test and Certification schedule development and maintenance
Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation
General Knowledge of database development and maintenance
Knowledgeable of the DoD Cyber Test & Evaluation Guidebook processes and best practices
Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Test Engineer Associate
role at
SAIC
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Job ID 2512527
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-12-19
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Test Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
SAIC is currently hiring for a
SSDS Test and Evaluation
position on behalf of Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare System (PEO IWS) Ship Self Defense Integrated Combat System (SSDS ICS) Combat Systems in Washington DC. Your work will include test design, planning execution, analysis, and reporting for SSDS test events with a focus on cybersecurity developmental testing.
This is a hybrid-remote position. 2 days onsite required weekly.
Job Duties
Identifying system requirements from source documents for verification and validations
Defining and validating resources needed to test cyber survivability requirements
Involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting
Identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed
The candidate will provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities
Responsible for creating SSDS CS cyber test strategies for new combat system baselines throughout the acquisition development cycle
Perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs
Support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes, executive summaries, capturing and tracking action items
This position requires a knowledge of Navy Combat Systems and associated acquisition programs with some basic understanding of cyber.
Qualifications Required Education and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred), years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Knowledgeable of Ship Self Defense (SSDS) system infrastructure
Familiarity with Red Team/Blue team cyber testing activities
Technical knowledge of Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and SSDS based platform (CVN, LHA, LPD, etc.) Combat/Warfare System Elements
Knowledgeable of Ship Life Cycles and Shipboard Work-up Schedules
Operational knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs
Required Security Clearance
Must have an active Secret clearance on first day of employment
Desired Certifications
Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
Desired Skills
Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Enlisted or Officer Positions
Experience in Test and Certification schedule development and maintenance
Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation
General Knowledge of database development and maintenance
Knowledgeable of the DoD Cyber Test & Evaluation Guidebook processes and best practices
Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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