Engineer, Test & Evaluation

Saalex is seeking a Senior Engineer, Test & Evaluation (T&E) to join our talented team in Port Hueneme, CA. Saalex provides critical support to our Department of Defense clients in systems engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics. Embracing innovative solutions and technologies, we offer a collaborative work environment, competitive salaries, and extensive benefits.

The Senior Engineer, T&E will provide technical and project leadership supporting Navy weapons and combat systems, including test and evaluation, strike group operations, land-based testing, and system alteration and installation efforts.

Position Type: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Contract Award
Salary: $145,000 - $153,000 annually, depending upon experience
Work Location: Port Hueneme, CA

Essential Functions

• Lead project teams with responsibility for personnel, performance, schedules, and successful execution of technical activities.
• Support test and evaluation activities involving Navy weapons and combat systems.
• Provide technical expertise related to the operation, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of naval weapons and combat systems.
• Support strike group operations and/or land-based testing activities.
• Support naval weapon and combat system alteration and installation projects.
• Develop and review Department of Defense technical documentation, including test plans, test reports, white papers, and related engineering documentation.
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering, testing, installation, and operational personnel.
• Provide technical guidance based on operational knowledge of Navy weapons and combat systems.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to the maintenance or operation of Navy weapons or combat systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of service in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist (OS), Electronics Technician (ET), or Fire Control (FC) rating.
• Experience as a project team leader responsible for personnel, performance, and schedules.
• Strong understanding of naval weapons systems functions and operations.
• Direct experience supporting strike group operations and/or land-based testing.
• Direct experience supporting naval weapon or combat system alteration and installation projects.
• Experience developing DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and white papers.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.

Desired:

• Extensive hands-on experience supporting Navy combat systems in an operational environment.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, testing, installation, and operational teams.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Previous experience supporting DoD or Navy engineering and test programs.

Education/Years of Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to the maintenance or operation of Navy weapons or combat systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of U.S. Navy service as an OS, ET, or FC.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit