Satellite Test & Evaluation Engineer, Secret Clearance

CTS International; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International seeks engineers to provide essential coverage for spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution. The role supports program execution, reduces schedule risk, and maintains technical quality across affected efforts.

candidates must obtain a US Secret Clearance, be a US citizen, and be prepared for 24/7 on-call support with 100% onsite work in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Experience with test instrumentation and lab testing is essential.
• Strong fundamentals in systems engineering and analysis are needed.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities.
• Provide electrical subsystem engineering support, including analysis and issue resolution.
• Assist with interface definition and compatibility assessments between subsystems.
• Support system-level troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test readiness.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and customer expectations.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Test instrumentation

Laboratory testing

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

CTS International seeks engineers to provide essential coverage for spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution. The role supports program execution, reduces schedule risk, and maintains technical quality across affected efforts.

candidates must obtain a US Secret Clearance, be a US citizen, and be prepared for 24/7 on-call support with 100% onsite work in California.