# Senior Engineer, Test & Evaluation (T&E)

> Saalex · Port Hueneme, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-15

**Salary:** USD 145,000–153,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** CEC

## Description

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

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