Lead Test & Evaluation Engineer – Space SATCOM

Acuityinnovationsllc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

3 weeks paid time off

11 Federal Holidays

Flexible Hours

Benefits

Career Development/Mentorship

Company Sponsored Social Events

Job summary

Acuity Innovations LLC is seeking a systems engineering leader to support next‑generation space communications for the US Space Force Space Systems Center. You will participate across SE&I, coordinating with contractors, government civilians, and USSF members in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires 6+ years in test and evaluation with DoD/USAF processes, DoD civilian client experience, and a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, CS, or equivalent.
• Experience with DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• 6+ years in multi-faceted tests and test project teams with scheduling oversight.
• 6+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF processes and documentation.
• Travel to DoD and contractor test sites up to 25% per year.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support working groups for technical discussions, risk resolution, and requirements gaps.
• Interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and USSF members.
• Help define next generation space communications systems for USSF SSC.
• Write briefings, track actions, and minutes from meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral and written)

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

US citizenship

Ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent

Job description

Acuity Innovations LLC is seeking a systems engineering leader to support next‑generation space communications for the US Space Force Space Systems Center. You will participate across SE&I, coordinating with contractors, government civilians, and USSF members in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires 6+ years in test and evaluation with DoD/USAF processes, DoD civilian client experience, and a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.