On‑Orbit Test & Operations Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer – Systems Test Engineering to guide on‑orbit test activities and operational transitions for national space programs.

The role requires extensive space systems testing expertise and leadership of cross‑functional teams on-site at El Segundo, CA. Responsibilities include developing test documentation, coordinating with government leadership, and ensuring successful fielding decisions and operational acceptance in collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or Science required.
• 12+ years engineering experience in space vehicle or payload projects.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Aerospace technical lead for on-orbit test and evaluation and operations.
• Lead testing activities across modeling, space, ground, software, and cyber segments.
• Develop TEMPs, GTOs, STOs, test procedures, and reports with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with acquisition program office and senior government leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test & evaluation

Leadership

Space systems

Test documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/Science

Tools

TEMPs

GTOs

STOs

Test reports

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer – Systems Test Engineering to guide on‑orbit test activities and operational transitions for national space programs.

The role requires extensive space systems testing expertise and leadership of cross‑functional teams on-site at El Segundo, CA. Responsibilities include developing test documentation, coordinating with government leadership, and ensuring successful fielding decisions and operational acceptance in collaboration with the