Ground System Test Engineer

Space Force Analytics LLC

El Segundo (CA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

401(k) with 10% company matching

Medical premiums 100% covered

Paid parental leave

Signing bonus

Job summary

A leading aerospace defense contractor is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with over 6 years of relevant experience. This role focuses on developing and deploying innovative Missile Warning and Missile Defense Ground Systems. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology, alongside experience with test and evaluation. The position supports hybrid work from home and allied facilities, with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, 401(k) matching, medical premiums, and more.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience on Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
Experience developing test strategies and participating in test execution.
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy next generation Missile Warning and Missile Defense Ground Systems.
Work with teams to acquire and develop Missile Warning/Defense systems.
Establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractors.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test and Evaluation

Collaborative Team Environment

Engineering Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology

Job description

Do you have a Space Systems Engineering background? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills to our nation’s Space Systems? If this sounds like you, come join Space Force Analytics (SFA) and a team of scientists, engineers, and space system acquisition experts that are developing the next generation of remote sensing satellite and ground systems.

You will work with SFA colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to acquire and develop Missile Warning/Defense, Weather, and Nuclear Detection Systems. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to the success of the programs that you support. Hybrid work from home and Los Angeles Air Force Base, with occasional travel to various contractor sites and U.S. Government installations.

In this role, you will develop and deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning and Missile Defense Ground Systems.

You Have

6+ years of experience working/planning on test and evaluation, and system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including complex ground software, and hardware systems
6+ years of experience working in a collaborative team environment, developing test strategies, plans, reports, and briefings, and participating in test execution, verification, or analysis
Experience supporting overall engineering integration of systems engineering and integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
Ability to define, develop, maintain, and execute large-scale system test plans and overarching test and evaluation strategy documents, including Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), System Integration Test Plans (SITP), Enterprise Verification Plans (EVP), Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Requirements Verification Files (RVFs)
Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology field

Nice if You Have

Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on ground-based remote sensing systems
Experience with portfolio and program verification, interoperability, validation and certification, and operational acceptance
Experience planning, executing, and reporting testing on behalf of the Lead Developmental Test Organization or the Operational Test Agency.
Experience planning and executing program reviews throughout the lifecycle of the system
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools to manage system definitions and technical baselines
Knowledge of DoD 5000.01, 5000.02, 5000.89, 5000.98 or 5000.100
Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology field
CTEP or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

SFA offers a variety of ways for you to develop your career including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, employee engagement groups, and networking opportunities.

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