MGUE Systems Engineer - GPS Test & Security

Pace Runners; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer to join our team in supporting the U.S. Air Force with MGUE development, integration, security, and verification.

You will collaborate with government customers, FFRDCs, and industry partners to develop test strategies, evaluate performance, and ensure secure, mission-ready GPS capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering experience, secure design expertise, and a background in GPS technologies, supporting the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in Systems/Integration/Test engineering for DoD programs.
• 5+ years developing or reviewing test plans, procedures, and verification strategies.
• 5+ years supporting DoD integration and test activities.
• 5+ years cryptography, information assurance, or secure systems engineering.
• Experience with white box and black box testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of military GPS, PNT, and GPS receiver architectures.
• Ability to interpret ICDs and TRDs.
• Knowledge of security protocols and secure systems engineering.
• Experience communicating with government customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities supporting MGUE development and integration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Map system requirements to verification methods and acceptance criteria.
• Support integration, verification, and validation of GPS receiver hardware/software.
• Participate in white/black box testing to verify security and performance.
• Evaluate cryptographic implementations and information assurance requirements.
• Provide security impact assessments and technical recommendations.
• Review GPS ICDs, TRDs, and engineering specs.
• Monitor test execution and identify technical risks with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with government customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD programs

Test plans & verification

Cryptography & IA

White box testing

Secure systems design

GPS/PNT knowledge

ICD/TRD interpretation

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

GPS simulators

Security assessment tools

Job description

Aurex is seeking a Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer to join our team in supporting the U.S. Air Force with MGUE development, integration, security, and verification.

You will collaborate with government customers, FFRDCs, and industry partners to develop test strategies, evaluate performance, and ensure secure, mission-ready GPS capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering experience, secure design expertise, and a background in GPS technologies, supporting the