Space Test Engineer

Saic; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is seeking a Space Test Engineer in Grand Forks, ND, to support the Space Development Agency with a focus on BMC3 software development. The role involves planning, executing tests, and operating ground hardware, necessitating experience in systems engineering and testing.

The ideal candidate will have robust qualifications, including a Bachelor's Degree and significant hands-on experience. Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies is essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience with systems engineering and test in DoD, NSA, or NRO.
• Record of systems engineering, testing, and integration.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and containerized applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing and maintenance operations.
• Support DevSecOps CI/CD from the SDA SNOCs.
• Operate BMC3 ground hardware and applications.
• Create and execute operational plans and reports.

Skills

Systems engineering

Testing and integration

Interpersonal skills

Unix/Linux systems

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD or JD

Tools

Gitlab

Nexus

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Make a difference for national security by leading a team of dedicated professionals in supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) in developing and deploying the Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) software development and hosting environment for the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA). These systems establish software development capabilities to securely and rapidly field mission applications developed by BMC3 ecosystem participants in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives.

SAIC has an immediate need for a Space Test Engineer with software (SW) & hardware (HW) development, integration, operations and maintenance experience for space and ground systems. This position is located in Grand Forks, ND. We are looking for an innovative and motivated individual to be SAIC's on-site representative to plan and execute testing, training, maintenance, and operate the BMC3 ground hardware and support NDSA operators at the SDA SNOC.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute testing, training, maintenance, operation of the BMC3 ground hardware and support NDSA operators at the SDA SNOC.
• Support BMC3 Ecosystem DevSecOps CI/CD from the SDA SNOCs.
• Operate the BMC3 Ground Hardware and BMC3 applications.
• Perform testing of applications in Canary Operation.
• Support SDA O&I and coordinate with BMC3 Application Developers during BMC3 Application anomaly response.
• Creating and executing test operational plans and procedures, performing data collection and analysis, and authoring test reports as required to support BMC3 AppFac, s/w and h/w testing.
• Provides inputs into the labor, schedules, equipment and s/w required for testing.
• Developing and briefing data packages that provide analysis results to inform the government decision-makers.
• Collaborating with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, and members of the Space Development Agency and U.S. Space Force.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and nine plus (9+); Master's Degree and five plus (5+); PhD or JD and two plus (2+) years of working experience with systems engineering and test experience in space, ground, operations and sustainment segments of DoD, NSA, or NRO programs.

Proven delivery record with systems engineering, testing, and integration experience with hardware and software systems.

Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.

Experienced at self-starting, seeking solutions, and works well in a team environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with Unix/Linux-based operating systems, including the ability to navigate, configure, and troubleshoot systems in operational environments.

Understanding of command-line tools or system monitoring, scripting, and process management.

Experience working with software repositories such as Gitlab, Nexus, or similar tools for version control, artifact management, and collaborative development.

General understanding of:

• CI/CD pipelines and their role in automating application deployment.
• Containerized application technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their use in software deployment and orchestration.

Desired Qualifications

• SCI eligibility.
• Advanced Degree in Science, Engineering or Math.