Demo

Senior Test Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Test Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.

This position is responsible for:
  • Supporting calibration and troubleshooting of cable test equipment
  • Supporting the development of cable test database and adapters
  • Tracking and resolving problems found during cable testing
  • Participating in research, investigations, and special studies
  • Supporting the review and develop of test requirements, test procedures, quality assurance plans, configuration management plans, and evaluation techniques for new emerging cable test programs
  • Working collaboratively in a team setting with other engineering team members
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typical education and related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and at least four years of related/relevant work experience OR at least eight years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional skills/experience required:
  • Experience with cable testing and automated testing
  • Experience with reading cable running sheets, wiring diagrams, and wiring tables
  • Experience in research, problem solving, and analysis
  • Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and their contractors – including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, and customers
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • 6 – 8 years of relevant professional experience
    • Active DoD SECRET security clearance
    • Field site experience supporting the SSBN test program
    • Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
    • SSBN Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technical with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
    • Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
    • Experience working within the SSP Test Program
    • Experience with requirements documentation and verification testing
    • Experience with fiber optics testing
    • Demonstrated experience in Test and Evaluation mythologies including test planning, execution, and reporting


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $95,106 - $161,680

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Test Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Test Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at BAE Systems

  • BAE Systems Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Description Administration of Commvault and VEEAM backup systems, to include monitoring and troubleshooting backup issues, configuring backups of new b... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • BAE Systems Nashua, NH
  • Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • BAE Systems Nashua, NH
  • Job Description This Factory Facing Supply Chain Planner (FFSCP) will be the focal point for supporting all supply chain activities related to New Product ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • BAE Systems Nashua, NH
  • Job Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminati... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Test Engineer jobs in the Rockville, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Washington, DC
  • The Test Engineer will support PEO C3BM – ABMS – Advanced Battle Management Systems customer at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC. The customer organization... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • VTG Defense Washington, DC
  • Overview VTG is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer in Washington, DC (near Navy Yard) to provide Engineering Support Services to Engineers and Sub... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!