Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer

Aurex; 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 support the U.S. Air Force in MGUE development, integration, security, and verification.

You will work with government customers, FFRDCs, and industry partners to craft test strategies and ensure secure, reliable GPS capabilities for mission readiness. The role requires strong systems engineering, test, and security knowledge, with an on-site requirement at Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical discipline.
• 7+ years in Systems Engineering or related DoD roles.
• 5+ years in test planning, procedures, and verification.
• Active or ability to obtain security clearance (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering for Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) development and integration.
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and verification activities.
• Evaluate requirements and map to verification methods and test scripts.
• Support hardware/software GPS receiver integration, verification, and validation.
• Participate in security assessments and ensure secure system engineering practices.
• Collaborate with government customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and program deliverables.
• Travel up to 15% for customer meetings and test events.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD programs

Test engineering

security clearance

stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Your Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine systems engineering expertise with test and evaluation to help modernize military Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities?

Aurex is seeking a Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Air Force in the development, integration, security, and verification of next-generation Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE). In this role, you'll work alongside government customers, FFRDCs, and industry partners to develop test strategies, evaluate system performance, assess security impacts, and ensure GPS capabilities are delivered securely, reliably, and mission ready.

The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering experience with a background in integration and test, secure system design, and military GPS technologies. You'll help translate operational needs into technical solutions while supporting the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements development and systems integration through developmental test, operational evaluation, and fielding.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities supporting the development and integration of Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, including test vectors, test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and test reports.
• Evaluate system requirements and map them to verification methods, automated test scripts, and acceptance criteria.
• Support integration, verification, and validation activities for GPS receiver hardware and software.
• Participate in white box and black box testing activities to verify system functionality, security, and performance.
• Evaluate cryptographic implementations, information assurance requirements, and system security protocols.
• Perform security impact assessments and provide technical recommendations to support Program Office decision-making.
• Review and interpret GPS Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), and engineering specifications.
• Monitor and assess developmental and operational test execution while identifying technical risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with government customers, FFRDCs, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to achieve program objectives.
• Support technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and acquisition milestones.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical reports, briefings, and program deliverables.
• Travel up to 15% as required to support customer meetings and test events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Test Engineer, Test Manager, or Lead Tester supporting DoD programs.
• 5+ years of experience developing or reviewing test plans, procedures, reports, test vectors, and verification strategies.
• 5+ years of experience supporting DoD Integration and Test activities.
• 5+ years of experience with cryptography, information assurance, or secure systems engineering.
• Experience with white box and black box testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of military GPS systems, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies, and GPS receiver architectures.
• Ability to interpret GPS Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs).
• Knowledge of security protocols and secure system engineering principles.
• Experience supporting technical discussions with government customers, vendors, and engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams while working independently on complex technical efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and collaborative project management tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) programs.
• Experience with GPS satellite simulators.
• Experience supporting Lead Developmental Test Organizations (LDTO) or Operational Test Authorities (OTA).
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition and systems engineering processes.
• Experience performing systems integration for space or defense systems.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• ITEA Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) or comparable Test & Evaluation certification.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $175,000-$225,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Note: This position has an on-site requirement at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. All candidates must be willing and able to report on-site 3–5 days per week, based on mission and customer requirements.
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