Senior MGUE Systems Engineer — Secure GPS & Test

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 develop test strategies, evaluate performance, ensure secure, reliable GPS capabilities, and support the full engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong systems engineering experience with integration/test, secure system design, and military GPS tech.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities supporting the development and integration of 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 ICDs, TRDs, and engineering specifications.
• Monitor and assess developmental and operational test execution while identifying technical risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with government customers, 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test & evaluation

Cryptography & IA

Security in design

GPS/PNT tech

Effective communication

Office tools

Education

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

Tools

GPS receivers

ICDs/TRDs knowledge

Job description

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 develop test strategies, evaluate performance, ensure secure, reliable GPS capabilities, and support the full engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong systems engineering experience with integration/test, secure system design, and military GPS tech.