ESS Test and Evaluation Engineer

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Annual Bonus

Education reimbursement

11 paid holidays

4 Weeks PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Tech7 in El Segundo, CA seeks an ESS Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead T&E strategy, TEMP development, and verification planning.

You will support SITP/SEP, collect and analyze T&E data, and present risk assessments. Experience with MILSATCOM programs is preferred and on-site work in a secure facility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, math, or CS; equivalent may be accepted with gov approval.
• 8+ years in systems engineering and 8+ years in system test/verification/analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• On-site work in a secure facility due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop T&E strategy, TEMP, verification plans, and evaluation criteria.
• Support SITP and SEP updates.
• Collect and analyze T&E data; report assessments and recommendations.
• Support T&E reviews, IPTs, DRBs, TIMs, and related meetings.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for systems engineering, testing and integration.

Skills

System engineering

System test/verification

DoD clearance

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in technical field

MS in technical field (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who is Tech7?

The Tech7 company is a top provider of support for rapid solutions development, complex systems integration, and the onboarding of commercial capabilities. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve earned a solid reputation for honesty, innovation, and quality. Our team of experts has vast experience in complex systems gained from working across various sectors. With this experience, we offer end-to-end support throughout the integration of new technologies, from initial concept to ongoing operations and maintenance.

Tech7 is seeking an ESS Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE& I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the US Space Force. The Systems Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE& I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
• Provide support to develop/update the Systems Integration and Test Plan (SITP) and the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data; document assessments and recommendations
• Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program; integrate Digital Engineering and Environment processes
• Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
• Review and assess Test and Integration-related deliverables; work closely with multiple Integrated Product Teams to refine test and integration implementation of strategies
• Develop and present packages to communicate recommendations, assessment, and strategies to customers at different levels; conduct IPT meetings/reviews and collaborate with integration and test teams
• Develop and document risks and mitigation plans for systems engineering, test, and integration; use Digital Engineering and Environment tools (i.e. Jira, Confluence, etc.) for different efforts

Requirements:

• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. An equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or non-technical degree plus 2+ years of relevant technical experience may be accepted, contingent on Government approval.
• 8+ years demonstrated experience in systems engineering
• 8+ years with system test, verification, or analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Preferred:

• Secret or higher clearance
• MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
• Experience with ground and airborne systems, such as terminals and networks
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
• Certifications in MBSE (OCSMP)
• Certifications in Agile Development
• Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence

Travel: Minimal

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Annual Pay Transparency Range: $135,000 - $169,000

Tech7 Benefits Package Highlights:

• 401k with company contribution
• Annual Bonus
• Up to $5,250 per year for education reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 Weeks PTO
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Competitive salary

Tech7 is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Visit us at www.tech7.us.