Senior Engineer, Installations
- Pay
- $115,000 – $120,000 per year
- Location
- Port Hueneme, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Top Secret clearance
- naval weapons systems
- combat system installation
- DoD technical documentation
- test and evaluation
Also useful
- strike group operations
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Pto
About the role
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 & Qualifications
- 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 & Perks
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
From Saalex's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 19, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Senior Engineer, Installations posting at Saalex states compensation of $115,000 – $120,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Saalex's official career site.
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