Senior Space Systems Test & Evaluation Lead

Palski & Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palski & Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior space test engineer to support STARCOM Delta 12 at Schriever SFB.

You will design and execute advanced test programs, review safety and test documentation, and guide data analysis to ensure mission objectives are met. The role requires modeling and simulation of system performance, data management, and leadership of a project team on a small agile setup near Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex test engineering activities including strategy, planning, execution and reporting.
• Experience with design of experiments and scientific testing techniques.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and DoD/DAF test policy knowledge.
• Strong ability to review designs and tests to inform test planning and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert senior space test and evaluation support for STARCOM Delta 12 at Schriever SFB.
• Design, develop and execute advanced test/experimentation programs for space systems.
• Create and review test documentation including test plans and data analyses.
• Plan and execute modeling and simulation of system performance to guide testing.
• Lead a team of junior to mid-level engineers to meet team objectives.
• Support live test execution, mission planning, debriefing and reporting.

Skills

Test engineering

Leadership

Modeling & Simulation

Orbital mechanics

Space systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations research, Engineering, Math, or Science

Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Math, Probability, Statistics or Science

Job description

Palski & Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior space test engineer to support STARCOM Delta 12 at Schriever SFB.

You will design and execute advanced test programs, review safety and test documentation, and guide data analysis to ensure mission objectives are met. The role requires modeling and simulation of system performance, data management, and leadership of a project team on a small agile setup near Colorado Springs.