# Senior Engineer, Installations

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

**Salary:** USD 115,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** CEC

## Description

Saalex is seeking a **Senior Engineer, Installations** 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, Installations will provide technical and project leadership supporting naval weapons and combat system alterations, installations, testing, and operational activities.

**Position Type:** Full-Time, Contingent Upon Contract Award  
**Salary:** $115,000 - $120,000 annually, depending upon experience  
**Work Location:** Port Hueneme, CA

**Essential Functions**

-   Lead project teams supporting naval weapons and combat system installation and alteration activities.
-   Manage and coordinate personnel, project performance, schedules, and technical execution.
-   Provide technical expertise regarding Navy weapons and combat system functions and operations.
-   Support the planning, coordination, and execution of naval weapon and combat system alteration and installation projects.
-   Support strike group operations and/or land-based testing activities.
-   Coordinate installation activities with engineering, technical, operational, and test personnel.
-   Support testing and evaluation activities associated with system alterations and installations.
-   Develop and review DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, technical reports, white papers, and related project documentation.
-   Identify and communicate installation, schedule, and technical issues affecting project execution.
-   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 with naval weapon or combat system alteration and installation projects.
-   Direct experience supporting strike group operations and/or land-based testing.
-   Experience developing DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and white papers.
-   Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

**Desired:**

-   Extensive hands-on experience with shipboard or land-based Navy combat system installations or alterations.
-   Experience coordinating installation activities across engineering, technical, testing, and operational teams.
-   Strong project coordination and technical documentation skills.
-   Previous experience supporting DoD or Navy combat system engineering 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 Top Secret (TS) 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

## Apply

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