Mid-level Space Test & Evaluation Engineer

Palski & Associates, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

3 weeks of accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

PFML

Dependent Care Assistance

Generous HRA105

Job summary

A company specializing in space systems located in Colorado Springs is looking for an experienced individual to provide test engineering support to the USSF Space Training and Readiness Command. The role requires expertise in design experiments and evaluation within space operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and an active TS/SCI Clearance. Competitive salary range is $100,000 – $145,000 with additional annual bonuses and great benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in test, evaluation, and experimentation.
• 3-10 years' experience required.
• An active TS/SCI Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the USSF Space Training and Readiness Command.
• Design and execute advanced test programs.
• Develop test engineering documentation and reviews.

Skills

Test and evaluation experience

Design of Experiments

Space operations knowledge

Orbital mechanics understanding

Knowledge of space technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations research, Engineering, Math, or Science

Job description

Confident in your technical capabilities, willing to continue learning new technologies as mission needs morph, desiring to live in Colorado Springs, CO, to work side‑by‑side with our teammates and customers on a small‑agile team.

You will

Work with our team to provide support to the USSF Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) at Schriever SFB, working with the Test and Evaluation Squadrons.

• Provide support with an understanding of test, evaluation and experimentation and the distinctions between development, operational, and integrated tests
• Design, develop, and execute advanced test/experimentation programs and processes to conduct assessment of space systems
• Create and/or review test engineering documentation including test plans, Safety Packets, Test Information Sheets and Data Analysis, and Management Plans, Technical and Safety Review Board Briefs, Test Cards, Test Readiness Briefs and Test/Analysis reports as required
• Work with programs to perform reviews of systems, sub‑systems, and components to ensure data management and analysis plan (DMAP) provides proper data collection
• Monitor the gathering of M&S data and guide test result evaluation to determine if system configurations and architecture meet customer specifications and performance expectations
• Set up data analysis requests, process data, perform data quality control review and anomaly resolution, and analyze data per the analysis plan
• Perform analysis on pre‑test predictions, including those obtained through Modeling and Simulation, to design tests and events and profiles, define data collection requirements, and develop go/no‑go criteria to meet test objectives
• Create/enhance data analysis tools

You have

• Demonstrated experience in test, evaluation, and experimentation
• Experience using Design of Experiments and other Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques including modeling and simulation
• Space operations and/or orbital mechanics and knowledge of astrodynamics
• Understanding of orbital mechanics and/or space operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant technologies: Space Systems Architectures, EO/IR/RF Sensors, Space related data communications, Spacecraft GNC, satellite systems, or satellite mission planning
• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, Engineering, Math, or Science
• An active TS/SCI Clearance
• 3-10 years’ experience

Compensation: Base Salary: $100,000 – $145,000, however this is commensurate with experience. Annual bonuses can be significant becausethey are based on the extent to which the employee drives profitability for the company.

Benefits:
Palski & Associates offers full time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 3 weeks of accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, PFML, Dependent Care Assistance, and a generous HRA105.

Palski & Associates accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Palski and Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.