Electrical Subsystem Test & Evaluation Engineer

PDS Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense in El Segundo, CA, seeks an experienced engineer to provide spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution across programs. Off-shift availability to support 24/7 operations is required.

You will work on satellite bus architecture, electrical subsystem analysis, interface definition, and system-level troubleshooting to ensure test readiness and compliance with mission objectives. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a final U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain US citizenship and final Secret clearance.
• Experience with test instrumentation and lab environments.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Experience conducting verification, test, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities.
• Provide electrical subsystem engineering support, including performance analysis and issue resolution.
• Assist with interface definition and compatibility assessments between subsystems.
• Support system-level troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test readiness.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and mission objectives.

Skills

BS in Engineering

Security clearance

Test instrumentation

Lab testing

Electronic troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Bench test equipment

Measurement devices

Job description

Providing essential engineering coverage for spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution. These capabilities support program execution, reduce schedule risk, and help maintain technical quality across all affected efforts.

Ability to work off-shifts / non-standard schedules to support 24/7 operations is also required

Critical Statement of Work:

• Supporting satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities
• Providing electrical subsystem engineering support, including performance analysis and issue resolution
• Assisting with interface definition and compatibility assessments between various subsystems
• Supporting system-level troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test readiness
• Ensuring compliance with program requirements, mission performance objectives, and customer expectations

Major program milestone items

• Key capability expertise
• Satellite bus systems engineering and integration
• Spacecraft electrical and mechanical interface knowledge
• Non-bus subsystem design, analysis, and test support
• Systems verification, validation, and troubleshooting

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• Experience with test instrumentation and/or methods
• Experience working in a test laboratory environment
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment
• Experience conducting verification, test, and/or data analysis

Preferred Skills:

• 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Space systems (i.e. satellites)
• Experience operating and calibrating bench/lab test equipment as well as measurement and power devices
• Experience with electrical systems and/or RF subsystems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills
• Strong desire and ability to naturally follow, promote, and uphold company values & behaviors
• Excellent process and technical drive to sustain the effectiveness of lean test operations

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.