Quality Assurance Analyst - Shipboard C5ISR systems

Saic; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst for shipboard C5ISR systems, hybrid role based near Pascagoula, MS. The position supports stage 4–5 test procedures, data analysis, and defect documentation in accordance with MIL STD 2106.

A Secret clearance is required on day one. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in shipboard C5ISR QA, ISO9001 exposure is a plus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe PRO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of experience with shipboard C5ISR systems.
• Experience with quality checks of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures.
• Prior QA support experience in a ship or shipyard environment.
• Active Secret clearance on first day of employment.
• Desirable: ISO9001 Quality Management System experience.
• Desirable: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe PRO.
• Desirable soft skills for engaging with individuals in person, on phone and in written mediums.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality assurance of the stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution project for shipboard C5ISR systems.
• Establish methodical process to ensure quality control of test procedures development and execution in accordance with MIL STD 2106.
• Collect and analyze data to assess systems status in support of formal testing.
• Ensure any test failure is documented, risks and impacts to project plan identified, and proposed solutions conform to contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to ensure required quality control and safety of personnel and equipment.

Skills

QA experience

Shipboard C5ISR knowledge

Data analysis

MIL STD 2106 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Adobe PRO

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for shipboard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) major systems. This program will be part of a transformative venture, driving the future of next generation afloat mission effectiveness in response to evolving strategic and environmental demands.

This position is hybrid and the candidate must live within an hour of Pascagoula, MS.

This position is contingent upon award news, anticipated in Fall 2026.

Job Duties

• Oversee the quality assurance of the stage 4 and 5 test procedures development and test execution project for shipboard C5ISR systems.
• Establish methodical process to ensure quality control of test procedures development and execution in accordance with MIL STD 2106.
• Collect and analyze data to assess systems status in support of formal testing.
• Ensure any test failure is documented, risks and impacts to project plan identified, and proposed solutions conform to contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to ensure required quality control and safety of personnel and equipment.

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Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s and two (2) years or more relevant experience with one or more shipboard C5ISR systems: radio communication racks, Interior Communications (Alarm/Safety/Warning), shipboard CGOne/Unclass/SIPRNET LANs, Surface Search Radar, Navigation Distribution system, Integrated Bridge System; BS degree maybe offset with additional 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience with performing quality checks of Shipboard Industrial Test procedures.
• Prior experience providing QA support for a project in a ship or shipyard environment.

Required Security Clearance

• Must have an active Secret clearance on first day of employment.

Desired Qualification and Experience

• Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System and associated processes.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office, Autocad, and Adobe PRO.
• Proficient Soft Skills for engaging with individuals in person, on phone and in written mediums.

Desired/Key C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Systems

• Integrated Bridge System.
• Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7).
• Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series).
• UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios.
• Shipboard Communication Cabinets.
• Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems).
• Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems.
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Sonar Mission System (SMS).
• Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications.
• NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN.
• Seawatch.
• Moriah.