Senior Satellite Ground Systems Test Engineer (TS/SCI)

Aurex; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site at LA base

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a Satellite - Ground Systems Engineer to lead test, verification, and integration across complex space-ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This senior role requires translating requirements into test objectives, coordinating DT&E activities, and collaborating with government clients and FFRDCs to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in defense-space testing, active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and experience with DoD 5000-series, MIL-STD-3022, and system-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Master's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with DoD space, SATCOM, or satellite ground systems.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test, verification, validation, and system integration activities for satellite communications capabilities.
• Plan and report on DT&E activities and readiness, artifacts.
• Translate requirements into test objectives and verification evidence.
• Support readiness reviews and space-to-ground testing.
• Develop Test & Evaluation Master Plans and verification reports.
• Collaborate with government clients and contractors to achieve goals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and work in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Test & verification

System integration

DT&E planning

Government DT&E

Jira

Confluence

Interoperability testing

System requirements translation

Communication with government

Space/ SATCOM

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

DOORS

MagicDraw

Digital engineering tools

IEEE 15288 lifecycle standards

Job description

Aurex is seeking a Satellite - Ground Systems Engineer to lead test, verification, and integration across complex space-ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This senior role requires translating requirements into test objectives, coordinating DT&E activities, and collaborating with government clients and FFRDCs to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in defense-space testing, active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and experience with DoD 5000-series, MIL-STD-3022, and system-level