Senior Test and Verification Engineer

PROVATOHR INC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PROVATOHR INC in the United States seeks a Lead System Integrator for Space Systems. You will oversee verification and validation efforts, coordinate test plans, and ensure designs meet requirements for SLE satellites and ground updates. Telework up to 40% is allowed, with travel required.

Requires a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years in V&V or system integration for space programs, and a Secret clearance. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage test activities across Space, Ground, and Test

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in verification and validation (V&V) for complex space systems.
• Experience developing and overseeing test plans and procedures.
• Strong coordination of V&V activities across space, ground, and test-bed environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee test plans and procedures for Space and Ground End-to-End tests.
• Coordinate technical discussions with vendors to resolve test issues.
• Lead V&V activities to ensure design requirements are met.

Skills

Test planning

Test procedures

V&V coordination

Space systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Supports a worldwide, Multi-Service population of mobile and fixed-site terminal users. It surpasses the capability of the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On (UFO) SATCOM system by providing reliable service to small, disadvantaged, and mobile terminals. As the Lead System Integrator (LSI), NX is responsible for the overall systems integration in accordance with the CMPS requirements. As such, NX formed the Verification and Validation (V&V) team to oversee developmental and integration test efforts for the SLE satellites acquisition and Ground updates.
Telework is supported at 40%. Travel is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Falls organizationally under the Verification & Validation (V&V) functional team in the NX Chief Engineer (NXE) organization. Responsible for ensuring the SLE satellites acquisition and ground updates meet design requirements and intended functionality through systematic verification and validation. Serves as key contributor to test plans and test procedures development for the Space and Ground End-to-End (N2N) verification tests and On-orbit System Validation (OSV) test. In addition to test document development, this role involves managing/participating in the Space, Ground, and Test Bed working groups in respective to V & V. Coordinates technical discussions, collaborate with Space, Ground, and Test Bed vendors to analyze and resolve test issues/findings. This position requires a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of test methodology, event planning, and resource allocation.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Must have at least ten (10) years of experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

N/A

Clearance Requirement

Secret