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SAIC · Crane, IN3w agoverified 21 h ago

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $109k (164 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Support Navy battery testing and data analysis for lithium-ion aircraft and space cells.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Work on lithium-ion batteries for aircraft and space applications at a Navy facility.

Might not be for you. Requires US citizenship and security clearance; not polymer-focused.

Bench and deskHands-on execution BS acceptable

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Adjacent materials rolebattery test methods ... lithium-ion aircraft and space cells/batteries ... various battery chemistries

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
2+ yrs
Industry
Defense
Role
Quality / Testing
Schedule
Standard
Clearance
Ability to obtain
Visa
US citizenship required
Materials
lithium-ion batteries1 role
Techniques
battery testing3 rolesvibration testing20 rolesdata analysis32 roles

Role details

Job ID 2616601

Location

Crane, IN, US

Date Posted

2026-09-08

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Physicist

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Minimum Clearance Required

Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for a Physicist to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support airborne lot testing and space applications, including programming files and assisting with vibration testing
  • Become proficient in battery test methods, including monitoring points, switching, circuit protections, wattage management, and time correlation
  • Apply practical physicist application focus to engineering tasks, avoiding theoretical approaches
  • Conduct Big Data analysis to obtain predictive analysis, identify indicators of known and emerging failure modes, and better predict end-of-life characteristics of lithium-ion aircraft and space cells/batteries, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of various battery chemistries
  • Assist other analysts in utilizing analytic platforms as needed
  • Present findings, approaches, and processes to team members

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of experience, or a Master's degree and zero.
  • Effective communication skills with all levels of personnel; able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the process
  • US Citizenship

Desired Experience

  • Proficiency in LabView, MatLab, and C++ - Prior experience supporting DoD and/or NSWC Crane
  • Strong Computer Science skills to develop and maintain data pipelines using Power BI, R, Python, SQL, etc., and implement quality control checks
  • Experience with GitHub and Microsoft DevOps for version control of code
  • Ability to apply practical physicist and electrical engineering skills to testing tasks

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Common questions

Does SAIC sponsor work visas for the Physicist role?

This role requires US citizenship — not just permanent residency.

Where is the Physicist role at SAIC based?

This role is based in Crane, IN.

What degree is required for the Physicist role at SAIC?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 2 years, MS + 0 years.

How many years of experience does this Physicist role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Physicist role work with?

lithium-ion batteries.

What techniques or methods are required for this Physicist role?

battery testing, vibration testing, data analysis.