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SSDS Test Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Job Description

SSDS Engineering Support

Seeking an energetic Engineer to join our team to work in the development and integration of the SSDS system and interface with weapons and combat systems. The candidate will become part of an exciting team of engineers working to develop and perfect a complex computer system for the United States Navy. Responsible for developing solutions at field locations and lab environment for SSDS.
Responsibilities include-
  • Provide SSDS hardware support for installation, integration, and checkout of SSDS lab hardware at the PMAT, San Diego lab
  • Provide ILS support in trouble reporting, procurement of replacement parts from govt, and return to govt of failed components
  • Provide hardware support for SSDS Software testing events at PMAT, San Diego SSDS lab
  • Support design and development of site-specific alterations to existing combat systems to include installation, integration, interface, and activation of new equipment with existing equipment or systems
  • Assist PMAT personnel with SSDS lab configuration management
  • Provide element integration of equipment and computer programs
  • Conduct review and generation of interface control diagrams to validate installation and operational objectives
  • Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
  • Develop and recommend procedures and methods
  • Prepares technical reports and documentation
  • Performs technical evaluations of events to determine root cause and recommend corrective action
  • Document findings and generate reports for lessons learned and improvements to processes


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must have an active final DoD

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the technology industry.

  • Experience with reading, creating, and editing shipboard drawings.

  • SSDS related experience.

  • Experience in developing potential solution matrices to complex CS issues with associated risk analysis,


Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.

Strong verbal and written communication skills



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Highly desired education/skills/experience:

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar degree

Experience with SSDS, project management skills, background in technical writing, experience in developing potential solution matrices to complex CS issues with associated risk analysis, and skill with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

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.

Salary : $77,809 - $132,275

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