Lead Systems Test Engineer – Strategic SATCOM

Aurex

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Aurex is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to lead a test team within the Strategic SATCOM program office, advancing next-generation satellite communications capabilities. You will oversee DT&E activities, validate complex space-ground systems, and drive verification against stringent requirements.

Role requires coordinating with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractors, translating requirements into actionable test objectives, and ensuring readiness through comprehensive test plans and reports.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in test, verification, and system integration for major defense programs involving space, ground, cryptographic, or hardware systems.
  • Experience supporting government DT&E programs within a Lead Developmental Test Organization.
  • Experience translating requirements and interface specifications into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and ability to work on sensitive programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead test, verification, validation, and system integration activities for strategic satellite communications capabilities.
  • Plan, execute, analyze, and report on developmental test and evaluation activities.
  • Translate system requirements into test objectives, procedures, and verification evidence.
  • Support Test Readiness Reviews, system-of-systems testing, space-to-ground testing, and deficiency management.
  • Develop Test & Evaluation Master Plans and System Test Plans.
  • Identify test deficiencies and urgent mitigations early in development.
  • Collaborate with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractor teammates to meet program goals.

Skills

DT&E leadership
System integration
Test & evaluation
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Requirements translation
Cross-team collaboration
Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/Physics/CS

Tools

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Job description

Aurex is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to lead a test team within the Strategic SATCOM program office, advancing next-generation satellite communications capabilities. You will oversee DT&E activities, validate complex space-ground systems, and drive verification against stringent requirements.

Role requires coordinating with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractors, translating requirements into actionable test objectives, and ensuring readiness through comprehensive test plans and reports.

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