- Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline-specific testing of space vehicles.
- Plans and performs test research, development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications.
- Evaluates system architecture and component testing to eliminate unnecessary redundancy and align capabilities across multiple programs and/or agencies.
- Provides technical expertise for performance analysis, test plan design, and test scenarios for functional testing, security testing, and vulnerability analysis of ground and space operations tools and capabilities.
- Responsible for the technical/engineering planning and execution of major and minor testing necessary on project(s).
- Leads authoring, evaluation, and/or execution of program test and evaluation master plan as well as system acceptance planning; interfaces with multiple mission partners, overseeing test and system engineering working groups.
- Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure test communities support delivery milestones.
- Work on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.
- Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
- Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 10+ years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
- An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
- MA/MS/ME degree.
- Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems.
- Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
- Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
- Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
- Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
- Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
- Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
- Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
- Travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
- Operational experience as a space systems operator.
- System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
- Experience with rapid prototyping.
- Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
- Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software.
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
- Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems.
- Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
- Fluency with IC organizations.
Target salary range: $190,000 - $210,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.